YK!
I was getting ready for departure...long shower. Believe it, it's my one sin...I take my time. No funny business, OK? I'm just very attention oriented! I'm sorry to have frustrated you by making you return and not find me. Please tell your room mates that I was sorry to wake them up.

That homework that you had was certainly difficult. I hope you are no longer distracted by my company and can get it done faster.

I appreciate your sentiments. And yes, it is good to know that we share this planet. My friend shared the idea that people "carry" with you, that is their essense accompanies you as you move through life. But one has to live consciously and thoughtfully for that to happen. Already, it is so easy for the lifestyle of those around me to draw my mind away from the great experience that I had in Seattle.

Mr. Kota, your invitation to meet you in Japan will not be wasted. I will challenge myself to visit you in your country and share some sake!

Please remember that you will *carry* with me. And if I don't die by trying to be a hero or a superman to some beautiful young woman or a puppy, then I will indeed see you again.

Meanwhile, expect random messages from me to let you know how I am doing. You can also check out a new personal web site that I set up....

marcmota.antville.org

Select the Stories and enjoy. I hope to update it regularly with new ones.

Lastly, please thank Jackie for his generosity of dinner. I was running low on food, and his kindness was very appreciated. He created something with care effort and shared it with us. If you see Kelly and Rieko (I sent her a separate hello) please tell them that I send my regards and thanks for joining our discussions.

And now, before you say that I also talk too much when I write, I will bid you this....

"Have a good Life and I will see you in the Future."

Your friend,
Marcos E. Mota