It's over. The biggest, most famous and oldest newspaper in Japan has printed a story about my wife and me and talks about my randy times as a drug addict.
I'm ruined. What ever will I tell the Bridge Club members?
From Japan Times:
.... Mike: I went to drug rehabilitation after getting married.
Jeez! I have to kill myself now. Yeah? Well at least I have the balls to admit my human shortcomings. Far too many people in today's society want to hide their faults and problems.
If we were all perfect, we'd be god. I'm not perfect... Oh, what a happier day we'd have if everyone would just tell the truth.
Read more at Japan Times.
Thanks to Mami Maruko
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
3 comments:
Comments must be succinct & relevant to the story. Comments are checked frequently and abusive, rude or profane comments will be deleted. I’m just one of many bloggers who answer questions online and sometimes for the press. I usually handle questions about Japan, marketing or the economy, so in those areas I’m more likely to make sense and less likely to say something really stupid. If I post something here that you find helpful or interesting, that’s wonderful. This is my personal blog. If you don't like what you have read here then, just like when you go into a restaurant or bar that allows smoking, if you don't like it, there's something at the front that has hinges on it and it is called a "door."
I like Yuka's final comment in the article. Makes you feel like a million dollars while pointing out your huge responsibility! Brilliant.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your point wholeheartedly Mike; Not enough people face up to their problems, shortcomings or vices, and as a result 9 times out of 10, those very problems bite them in the ass HARD! I think people who hide their problems are more likely to commit suicide than those who openly face them and share them with close friends. I salute you Mike and only wish my kid brother could've shared his woes openly! As they say a problem shared is halved, or a problem aired is a problem in the process of being solved. No need to kill yourself hiding away any longer, more power to you! BTW. I am sorry to hear of your daughter's illness.
ReplyDeleteThanks Danny,
ReplyDeleteI'v done some bad things (many) in my life and have many regrets. I can only try to live right and not increase the amount of my regrets as the days go by....