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― Anais Nin
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Happy Valentine’s Day!: Tune In to Love
I remember fondly many different types of Valentine’s Day. I remember that when I had my first boyfriend when I was fifteen I was so excited for Valentine’s Day to arrive for the first time in my life. Though there wasn’t much to look forward to since we had a long-distance relationship that was moreContinue reading “Happy Valentine’s Day!: Tune In to Love”
Yes, Sensei!: The Teachers that Made Us
To prepare for the fourth season of Cobra Kai, I rewatched the whole series again and I have been thinking on the figure of the Sensei in this modern sequel to the 80s Karate Kid films.
The word sensei 先生 (せんせい) has been used to mean teacher. In fact, this word means “born before” so it is meant to refer to someone who was born before and therefore has the experience to impart knowledge and wisdom. Sensei, then, is not only a word reserved for schoolteachers, or karate masters, it’s also for someone who imparts knowledge and wisdom as a result of their experience and years.
The Bargain
Someone I love hurt me, deeply hurt me.
I thank that someone for he is my mirror. He cut me open and the light got inside.
All this light, it whispered to me.
It reminded me of the bargain we stroke a long time ago,
In another time, in another state, in another space.
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- Happy Valentine’s Day!: Tune In to Love
I remember fondly many different types of Valentine’s Day. I remember that when I had my first boyfriend when I was fifteen I was so excited for Valentine’s Day to arrive for the first time in my life. Though there wasn’t much to look forward to since we had a long-distance relationship that was moreContinue reading “Happy Valentine’s Day!: Tune In to Love” - Yes, Sensei!: The Teachers that Made Us
To prepare for the fourth season of Cobra Kai, I rewatched the whole series again and I have been thinking on the figure of the Sensei in this modern sequel to the 80s Karate Kid films. The word sensei 先生 (せんせい) has been used to mean teacher. In fact, this word means “born before” so it is meant to refer to someone who was born before and therefore has the experience to impart knowledge and wisdom. Sensei, then, is not only a word reserved for schoolteachers, or karate masters, it’s also for someone who imparts knowledge and wisdom as a result of their experience and years. - The Bargain
Someone I love hurt me, deeply hurt me. I thank that someone for he is my mirror. He cut me open and the light got inside. All this light, it whispered to me. It reminded me of the bargain we stroke a long time ago, In another time, in another state, in another space.
The Wandering Writer 