In retrospect, I now realize my most recent post may have seemed, hmm, a little cynical perhaps? I do, I admit, sometimes meet the description of such an adjective (this blog got its name from my resemblance to the character "Puddleglum," pointed out by one of my fellow ALTs), but I must assure you: most of that was merely sarcasm. When I say "sick, just sick," feel free to interpret it as something to the effect of "wow, this is really ironic." For, this is quite close to my intention. Sometimes my "aggressive" or "abrasive" (did I spell that right?) sense of humor tends to get in the way. Anyway, this was all spurred on by an attitude check that God's been doing in me lately. Even though I complain about it, the cold really isn't THAT bad, and I AM thankful to not be in the region that got three meters of the stuff. In fact, I'm thankful to be in Japan in general. To all who move on a regular basis: if you ever have found a place to stay for more than six months, isn't it a glorious feeling?