Gambatte

Do you know "gambatte"? It's a Japanese way of saying good luck, go for it and keep going. I have heard this phrase so many times and have told myself this when I've felt like giving up. I think this is party why many Japanese die from over working. I kept telling myself keep going, keep going, you can't stop. However, I was tired. I was exhausted physically and mentally and now I'm spiritually exhausted. I'm done with classes and teaching and being in this country. However, I can't just up and leave. I'll finish out the year and move on. Today I started planning for the next semester and I didn't totally hate it. I hated the fact that so many other teachers were there, but that can't be helped. Tomorrow I'll be getting ice cream with one of them and then later to have dinner with a student. Hopefully that day will be as productive as today. If I can keep up this energy and plan for next semester I can begin to enjoy the break and not freak out about having to plan week by week. Hopefully. ttfn