Every family has its underachiever (a completely unsubstantiated claim for which I have no evidence), and in my family that is definitely me; my siblings are far more accomplished than I am. My sister, for instance, is professor at Baldwin Wallace University with a PhD in Communications.
My sister and one of her colleagues, Dr. Stephanie Richman, are traveling to Japan. Their ultimate goal is to launch a communications-oriented study abroad program. For this trip, however, my sister and Dr. Richman are trying to learn more about Japanese life and culture. This will inform the development of their study abroad program, and allow them to be better mentors for incoming students.
Both my sister and Dr. Richman will be blogging every day during their trip. This should be exciting! I know next to nothing about Japan, other than what I learned through the Dragon Ball shows. However, I have begun to suspect that Saiyans are not real. I am thus looking forward to learning about the actual Japan.
Be sure to check out my sister’s blog and consider giving her a follow! This trip should be quite the experience.
The Jaguar 
You? An underachiever? Impossible.
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Indeed I am! At least in comparison to my siblings and my own arbitrary deadlines.
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LOL Oh to have such a family of underachievers. So glad to see a sibling boast on each other.
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Being an achiever is overrated Josh, do your own thing and you will be happier in the long run :)
Take that from an under achiever :)
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I hope you’re right!
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I have managed ok my friend :)
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you have inspired me to write two posts this week Josh. One about this ‘achievement’ topic and 2 about your magical happiness defining question in the Liebster.
Will keep you posted.
Just be you Josh, do what makes you happy and do what makes you feel whole.
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Wow, I’m looking forward to reading the posts!
Please do send me the links when you’re done!
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Will do my friend :)
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If you’re the “underachiever” then what a family!
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Haha, indeed.
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Heeeey
Awesome fam and kudos…. I can imagine the pressure but heck I see you forging your own path do you!!!
~B
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Thanks B! I think the pressure is all in my head!
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Will do and congrats to your sister on this journey!
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Thanks!
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Loved reading your blogs!
check out mine.
Let me know if you like it .
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Thank you! You have a great-looking blog!
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Thank you🌸
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cool stuff
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thanks
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your welcome!
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I hope your sister and her colleague had a good trip to my country :)
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My sister had wonderful things to say about Japan, especially the people! She told me that the Japanese people are some of the nicest human beings she’s ever met.
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I’m glad she had a good time in Japan and a positive experience. I believe there are nice people in every country – it gives us some hope for humanity ;)
Japan is quite a large country, with a wide range of habitats and nature. We have at least 2 world natural habitat designated sites and lots of wildlife. You’d like it :)
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Actually, I watched an Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown episode about Hokkaido, and I was enchanted. The snowy, mountain landscapes were incredible, and the people he met were always laughing! I also took a Japanese Art History class many years ago, and was very impressed. So yes, I’d love to go to Japan one day! I think I’d have a great time there.
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