Splatter Painting our way Across Japan

When I think about our journey in Japan, I liken it to a Jackson Pollack painting. Pollack was an action painter. He bucked tradition. He pushed aside the easel and brush, and created his works through a technique of pouring and dripping. With his canvas spanned across the floor, his entire body in motion, his paint would flow from all directions as if he were dancing. It is this unique style along with his intensity and oneness with his work that has made me an admirer and gives me great pleasure to compare my story with his. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On September 8th, 2009, Becca and I came to Tokyo with an blank canvas. With every person we met and every experience we had, our canvas became more colorful, more textured, more intricate, more complex, and more fulfilling. Each event in Japan had its own unique style and each was memorable in its own right. However, when the movement ceases and you take a step back to view what you have truly accomplished, you witness it is no longer just a painting but a multi-layered masterpiece with each drip working harmoniously to create something more beautiful than ever expected. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ October 30th was a turning point for Rebecca and me, and at that distinct moment, our painting was already bright. So much so, that if were sent back to America that day, we would have applauded all of our achievements. What we did not know at the time, and would later learn, was that our experiences the last three weeks would add the necessary final touches to turn what was just a canvas of color into an unforgettable work of art. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In order to fully understand and grasp how far this story has come, we must first introduce you to the new faces that will come to shape our lives. Each individual described in the next blog has a unique background and each will play a key role in our ever evolving journey. I will keep these intro's short and sweet, the purpose of this being three fold. One, to pique your interest. Two, to not spoil the ending, and three, to give you a sneak preview in the magical adventures in blogland that are about to come.