Catalysta.org, Trailblazers Article 1

Dear readers,

My second Catalysta article is now online! Read about Mr. Brooke Allen, a man who is trying to make the world a better place one project at a time. Brooke studied Mathematics and Computer Science in college. His career arc moved from programming to finance. For 17 years he ran a business unit trading stocks electronically based on mathematical models. Soon after his 60th birthday, he renegotiated his employment contract to free up 80% of his time to do social entrepreneurship projects that were unrelated to his job. Instead of focusing on what “they” should do in a perfect world, he asks, “What can I do within my means right now to make a positive impact within my community?”

To read more, click the following images below!

Catalysta.org Homepage

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AJET October Magazine

I feel like it has been a while.  I apologize for the sudden drop in posts!  Things probably won't become any less busy any time soon, but when I can I will update you with tid-bits of what's going on in my life.

The October AJET Magazine has just come out!  I hope to write a new article every month until July, as I think I would like to pursue writing seriously and the only way to get any better at it is to learn and practice.  In the current issue (the link is posted below) I have submitted one photo, and one column.  For the column I actually used a pen-name, as the editors thought this would be best considering the nature of the column.  Can you spot it?  I'll give you the answer in my next post!  In the meantime, happy hunting.

October AJET Magazine Download link

Also happy haunting, as Halloween is just around the corner!  This year I will not do anything special except for decorate "Halloween pancakes" with the English club.

And as for a new bit of fun news, I am going to be in Korea for Christmas this year!  I'll be there for about a week, leaving Japan on December 23rd and returning on the 28th.  Have yourself a Merry Korean Christmas!  메리 크리스마스!

-Lana