The Speed of Life

As it gets warmer and people get more and more active, time seems to fly by sometimes.  We get caught up in our busy spring and summer schedules with events every weekend and our minds are often one step ahead of us.  Unlike spring and summer there aren't as many things going on in Fall, its a time when things are slowing down to a better pace, where we're present, sometimes a little bored, but present.  I think it's even more important now though, in this fast moving part of the year, to remember to slow down and let ourselves catch-up.

人生の速さ
暖かくなって人が活動的になると、時間のスピードが速く過ぎるように感じる。春や夏はイベントがたくさんあって頭がいっぱいになる。秋はイベントが少ないが、時間がゆっくりに感じられる季節だから頭の中がスケジュールに支配されないで時間や季節を一つ一つ確かに感じられる。だから、忙しい春や夏こそ秋のようにゆっくりと落ち着いて過ごせるように心がけることが大事だと思う。

Virginia Spring

I went home to Virginia for vacation over the school's spring break.  My entire family got together for the first time in 13 years.  Even if only for a day it was nice to see everyone together.  We all live in different places, very far away from each other, but we share one thing in common.  We all really love Virginia.  While I was home the weather was idyllic, like paradise.  The flowers were blooming and the mountains were blue and green.  I relaxed like I never have before.  Springtime is good in Virginia.

学校の春休みの間にバージニア州に帰った。十三年ぶりに家族全員が集まった。一日間だけでも、皆集まるのがよかった。皆がとても離れている所に住んでいるし皆の趣味と興味が違うが、一つは一緒。皆はバージニア州が大好き。家にいた間天気が最高よかったし、花が咲いてたし、山の色が綺麗な青緑だったし、天国みたいだと思った。こじゃんとのんびりできた。バージニアの春がよかった。