2.24.2006

I know that it has been a while since you all have heard from me. Sorry about that. Things are getting back to normal out here in Japan. I have started teaching all of my regular classes as well as some extras...staying busy to say the least. Lets just hope that it all helps the cause.
So what else is crackin'? Not too much...I am starting to pull my hair out about what to do next...any ideas? Please drop them at the door...or via e-mail: dbaxelson@yahoo.com...don't be shy, I'm an open and honest kinda person and I respect your straight forward approach.
So I know that my personal life is a little boring...I would love to post some of the pictures that I took while on my trip, but I am afraid to report that the local server and my Mac are having a bit of a tift right now...but as soon as I get her up and running I will be sure to throw a few things your way...
I have to get running now and work on a presentation that I have to give on Monday...you know just a bunch of us professors gettin' together to discuss some things...ha! Not that I'm a real professor or anything...they just let me play in their reindeer games from time to time for fun...
Well I miss you all and hope that all is well!
Oh and last but not least: thank you so much to those of you that I was able to see when I was home. It was great to be able to relax and speak a bunch of english. I miss you and honestly am grateful. Your kindness amazes and warms me. To those of you that I did not get to see...I am very, very sorry. I was a little unsocial for most of the time that I was home. All of you were and are in my heart and I want you to know that there will always be a next time.
Thank you!