tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439167892776546054.post4164608754362825950..comments2024-01-25T03:44:52.206-06:00Comments on Paragon2Pieces: Half WayParagon2Pieceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16186204100704440304noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439167892776546054.post-22005812024825911492013-05-16T08:40:56.009-05:002013-05-16T08:40:56.009-05:00belated thanks for the kind comments on this post ...belated thanks for the kind comments on this post :)Paragon2Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16186204100704440304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439167892776546054.post-1234567609402187452013-05-08T22:37:46.981-05:002013-05-08T22:37:46.981-05:00It sounds like Japan has really made an impression...It sounds like Japan has really made an impression on you! I'm so glad you've gained so much insight into your own life through this experience. <br /><br />I've actually met several lawyers recently who are single women in their mid 30's. Our windows feel tight, but they really aren't. Women ARE having kids in their late 30's. I know it's not what you (or I) have wanted or planned, but it will be so much sweeter when the time comes for you. And your family will benefit greatly from the lesson's you've learned in Japan.<br /><br />Also, that hotel looks gorgeous!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527340723835063533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439167892776546054.post-2763492898786126712013-04-27T18:17:39.428-05:002013-04-27T18:17:39.428-05:00I've no idea if you ever read any of Douglas A...I've no idea if you ever read any of Douglas Adams's Hitchhiker novels (wonderful, silly, slightly juvenile pseudo-sci-fi), but in one of the later ones, the protagonist discovered that it was possible to fly by hurling oneself at the ground and missing--initially by being distracted at the critical moment prior to impact.<br /><br />A related concept that comes to mind is that the fovea of the human eye is constructed such that dim stars are better seen not by looking at them directly, but by looking a bit askance.<br /><br />You might not see a direct path to what you think will make you happy, but you may well run into happiness where you least expect it. <br /><br />(Apologies for being abstruse; I'm a couple drinks in at 38k between DCA and AUS. These Southwest gals mix 'em strong, or else the altitude is making me a lightweight.)TPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00584079514570069810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439167892776546054.post-16273980791443524142013-04-27T01:45:54.299-05:002013-04-27T01:45:54.299-05:00So great to read this! What a journey you are on!...So great to read this! What a journey you are on! What kind of law so you specialize in? I am excited to see where you decide to plant roots and to see you stateside at Emerald Ball. You are doing great work and I agree with other commenters...I don't believe your window of opportunity to be closing. My aunt got married to the love of her life in her late fourties. It may not look like you want it to right now but try and be open to possibilities you hadn't thought of...you can start by going speed dating! Ha! That ought to get the ball rolling, tell your subconsciouse and the world you are ready and open to connecting. You are a vibrant, courageous, bold, smart, feminine, artistic, and wonderful woman and you deserve someone just as awesome as you to partner with. Perhaps he is "marinating" in life experiences, just as you are, getting ready and becoming the person you are meant to meet . You never know what might be just around the corner in this crazy thing called life!Loveablestefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543253183889411625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439167892776546054.post-6013542807915510292013-04-26T12:34:06.592-05:002013-04-26T12:34:06.592-05:00adding that we're the same age but i'm on ...adding that we're the same age but i'm on the other path (kids early), and i sometimes pine for having taken your path and had your adventures. the kids will be there. i agree with CM that marrying and having kids mid-late 30's in totally doable and in some ways preferable. Ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321102593037011588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439167892776546054.post-47800487724725562192013-04-25T19:53:03.954-05:002013-04-25T19:53:03.954-05:00What an awesome post! Thoroughly enjoyed reading i...What an awesome post! Thoroughly enjoyed reading it...I cracked at "Improvisation is not a Japanese strength..."....your post reminded me of the time when I had first moved out of India in a completely foreign environment. Glad you're doing well and having a good time. Cheers!Metalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802344584283568347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439167892776546054.post-52567962317806557042013-04-25T15:34:13.523-05:002013-04-25T15:34:13.523-05:00I agree, great post. I'm so impressed with how...I agree, great post. I'm so impressed with how you've managed to live in a different country with such a different culture, and an extremely demanding work schedule to boot. <br /><br />For what it's worth, I don't think your window of opportunity is that near closing. Several of my friends (mid to late 30s) have recently gotten married, all to people they've met in the past couple of years. You may be disappointed, but you're not a failure.CMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01559451322234777335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439167892776546054.post-29516574080718710642013-04-25T14:20:52.060-05:002013-04-25T14:20:52.060-05:00What a beautiful post. I'm so glad you're ...What a beautiful post. I'm so glad you're at a happy place and love the window to Japanese culture you're giving. Great work, P2P. Ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321102593037011588noreply@blogger.com