Restless 21 - The Death of My Father - Glass - Recent Posts
Once again, it's been a few months since I last wrote here. Family commitments and work, combined with the intense heat of the Japanese summer, kept me away. Venturing outside during those scorching days wasn't pleasant or healthy. However, with the weather now cooler, I've resumed my walks and bike rides. Hiking, especially with the vibrant autumn colours on full display, will now take centre stage.
The primary reason for my silence is a sombre one—I had to fly to the UK for my father's funeral. Despite knowing it was coming it was undeniably difficult. He battled a rare and cruel disease, a fight that no one should have to endure. Ultimately he lost, but that was an inevitable outcome. I can take solace in the fact that when he was diagnosed we'd just adopted our daughter but borders around the world were closed. During that crucial period, my sole purpose was for him to meet her before it was too late. It would have been a regret I'd carry for the rest of my life if I had failed. However, I'm grateful that he had the chance to meet her in both spring 2022 and spring 2023. I also took her with me last month to bring some cheer to family in the UK.
This experience serves as a poignant reminder to cherish and look after your family, never taking them for granted. It may sound cliché, but it's true—time is undeniably precious.
Sean.
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Recent Posts:
Walking Nagoya 11 – Endoji – SeanBreslin.jp
Endoji shopping street (円頓寺商店街), located near the banks of the Horikawa River and a stone’s throw from Nagoya and Marunouchi stations, appeared run-down and lacked a promising future the last…
Exploring the Gold Coast – A Homestay with Teenage Japanese Students – SeanBreslin.jp
Every year, I eagerly anticipate the Gold Coast trip with our young Japanese students – a convergence of culture, nature, and language that fuels my passion for teaching and exploring. Nothing feel…
Visual Diary Episode #001 – Summer – SeanBreslin.jp
I pretend not to be a fan of Japanese summers, though I’m starting to question my stance. They certainly outweigh the appeal of winter on occasions. I recorded some wind chimes from Agematsu …
Hiking Mt. Kosumo – SeanBreslin.jp
While lounging at home and mulling over the hours ahead, it struck me that I had an entire day at my disposal—a twenty-four-hour window to make something happen. So I packed a bag and set off for M…
Cycling to Gujo Hachiman Festival – SeanBreslin.jp
The last time I embarked on a long-distance cycling journey to Gujo Hachiman (郡上八幡), I faced a moment of contemplating whether to quit for good, as I wrote in a post from August 2020 (Read it here)…
The Truth About Beauty in Japan’s Environment – Katoku Beach – SeanBreslin.jp
I have no doubt the beaches in these photos used to be beautiful. I want to preface this post by stating that the following is a brief reaction to what I’ve recently read on the Katoku Beach projec…
