tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-864861858143140337.post853588515415230500..comments2023-09-19T03:42:19.879-04:00Comments on Urasenke Philadelphia: Days of MatchaMorganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14906012607093939874noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-864861858143140337.post-80382944935725258042008-07-18T14:33:00.000-04:002008-07-18T14:33:00.000-04:00If you're planning on practicing tea over the long...If you're planning on practicing tea over the long term, it's hard to beat studying at Midorikai -- there's nothing like that intensive experience. But you should be aware that it's not easy. "Boot camp for tea people" is not an exaggeration -- you're constantly on the go, constantly studying, and there's a lot demanded of you. <BR/><BR/>I'm not trying to discourage you; it's just something to keep in mind. I've heard of a lot of people dropping out or spending a year completely miserable because they weren't psychologically prepared for the stress. It's also good to get as much tea experience as you can before you go, so you'll already have a head start.Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14906012607093939874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-864861858143140337.post-15108486606186965112008-07-16T16:36:00.000-04:002008-07-16T16:36:00.000-04:00Thank you for writing about the Midorikai experien...Thank you for writing about the Midorikai experience; since I'm contemplating applying someday, I'm very interested in reading about what it's like.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13748920615309641477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-864861858143140337.post-33567012300060955472008-07-14T12:53:00.000-04:002008-07-14T12:53:00.000-04:00"Always scolding me for something or other..." Wel..."Always scolding me for something or other..." <BR/><BR/>Well, that's tea in general, isn't it? :-)Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14906012607093939874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-864861858143140337.post-90947070575449558402008-07-11T19:06:00.000-04:002008-07-11T19:06:00.000-04:00Yes, Midorikai I remember that year. What an exper...Yes, Midorikai I remember that year. What an experience. It's sort of like boot camp for tea people. They were always scolding me for something or other,too.<BR/><BR/>Margiesweetpersimmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02670213698914530826noreply@blogger.com