Words shape reality, rather than vice versa.

Kanako Nishi's latest novel, Fukuwarai, reminded me of the time. The time I was in a deep dark hole which seemed to have no ending.

At that time, novels which soothing my wound were the only thing I had.

Yoshimoto Banana
Miyashita Natsu
Kawai Hayao
Ogawa Ito
Ogawa Yoko
...

Can't thank them enough.
They were healing my depressed spirit slowly yet steadily.
One fine afternoon, reading one of their books, I found myself feeling calm and full of bliss.
They might know the insight of the world a little better than many.

 "Words shape reality, rather than vice versa."

Simple Yet Profound Life

One summer night, I was reading a book on my canopy bed.

Under the full moon, nice night breeze flowing through the room and I was taking the moment in.

And realized.

This is all I want.

Nice breeze, favorite novels, dearest hubby, mom's cooking, camping on weekends, occasional surprises.

Simple yet profound life.

Yes, that's exactly what I want.

I want a grip on reality.

Check out these guys.

These guys made my day.
Norwegian guys going crazy, living their lives.

Rafting naked, diving from the bridge, camping in someone's back yard in below-freezing temperature, taking their "chicken pet" everywhere they go.
Cannonball into a freezing river in winter, naked!

When asked the reason to camp out in winter instead of staying hotels, one of the guys commented "I want to feel alive. Almost anything could be solved with money now. But I want to take care of myself. I want a grip on reality. on this world."

They are living their lives.

Summer

Summer has come.

The reading list for this summer has been picked out and I've got plans to see my friends everywhere.

My summer has just kick-started.