November the 13th Obama started his trip to Asia in Japan, giving his speech in Tokyo´s Suntory Hall.
Here´s one optimist who believes we might actually start changing the way we communicate, do business and I really do see better times up ahead. About time, as well, after these last few years. It won´t come easy or quickly but in 2-3 years... at least I realize that being pessimistic won´t help anyone. So here´s to hoping and believing in a better future!

Went to some shrines yesterday with exchange students and tutors to see the leaves, as they have ceased to be green in honor of autumn. Such lovely colors, red, green, orange, brown... and during the night when they had lit up the temples and various parts of the rich foliage, it was quite breathtaking. I could only stare, point and give various exclamations of wonder and awe. It rained all throughout the day, from morning ´till around eleven p.m., which only helped to make the day more magical as the colors were more prominent, the night even darker and the sound of the rain hitting the roof, trees and ground was a very delicious cherry on top of a very good day.
Have put pictures on facebook, but in no way did they manage to capture the splendor of the day. Have a look anyway, why don´t you... :)

Today is a day of rest, I think it´s labor day, so I´m taking it easy and have a lot of studying to do for this week and the next.

Be good,
-Hildur