Derek Wessman

  • Inching Back Into Reality, One Step At A Time

    This week was all about crawling back into real life. I had spent the past couple of months pretty much shut away from the world and immobilized due to a broken leg. I got to return the crutches I had used, swapped them for a cane and now decided I am going to try and walk as much unaided as I possibly can. My doctor and physiotherapist advised me not to cycle, but they did so on the eve of the long year-end, new year holiday when dealing with any accident or incident is tough for medical professionals. I discovered cycling not only offered greater mobility, it was easier on…

  • Cherry Bomb!

    Cherry blossoms have started to bloom in Tokyo’s suburbs. For the most part, flowers have yet to reach peak bloom along my most-traversed part of the Tama River. But in some of the areas where the flowers are at their best, the view is lovely. It was a bonus to be able to see them in flower this morning as I had presumed the entire weekend to be a washout. It rained incessantly yesterday. It gave me time to do some much-needed study for work, which is paying me to take the course I’m doing. I should be putting in a bit more effort on my studies than I am….