Comments on: ‘An Education’ offers far more than a glimpse into foreign travel, culture for impressionable young women

By: urbantravelgirl

urbantravelgirl — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:10:45 +0000

Hello, SDG — and thanks for writing! Not sure where you live (are you in the States?), but “An Education” is still playing at some artsy theaters around the country. (It’ll never get the play of “Avatar,” but what can you do?) Hopefully it’ll be available on Netflix or through Blockbuster or one of the other DVD rental houses.

I’ve now seen it TWICE at the cinema and loved it equally as much the second time around — especially since I’ve been listening to the amazing early ’60s soundtrack nonstop! Hope you’re able to catch it at the theater or on a DVD near you before long.

Maureen

By: urbantravelgirl

urbantravelgirl — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:07:52 +0000

Folake, DOMO ARIGATO for visiting my blog and sharing your story!!! I’m inspired by all YOUR travels! You know, I have never been to Asia, despite countless trips back-and-forth and across Europe. But Japan is the place that MOST fascinates me, and DEFINITELY is at the top of my wish list. I will be SURE to holla at you when (notice I didn’t say “if”) I get there. Need to cash in some frequent-flier miles and travel your way!

Maureen

By: Folake

Folake — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:24:10 +0000

Hi there and greetings from one sistagirl to another. A colleague from work passed your URL on to me the other day and it has been quite fascinating reading your blogs and learning all about your travels.

I’m from England (grew up in Nigeria) and now call Japan home. Been living here for almost 8 years and that has been quite an “education” in itself.

I really do enjoy solo travel as it gives you the chance to meet more people and have different experiences other than those you would have if you were travelling with friends or a partner.

I was in Europe over the summer too but was in the Swiss Alps which were amazing. Was also in Germany hooking up with friends and I had a great time.

Off to Thailand in a couple of days in a desperate bid to escape the cold winter, at least for awhile. Have you travelled around Asia much? Holla if you ever make it to Japan. I know a great sushi bar ; )

Peace out,
Folake

By: SDG

SDG — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:32:26 +0000

Hello! I’m enjoying the archives in your blog so much. I wish I could’ve caught this film when it was out. Learning should be alife long process and pursuit. We are not static beings and if we are, we’re in big trouble.

I learn something everyday and @ times it’s hard, but very worthwhile.

By: urbantravelgirl

urbantravelgirl — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:04:15 +0000

Cynthia,
Isn’t THAT the truth? At 40, I think I’ve become more skeptical of people in GENERAL. It’s sad, really, because it would be nice to think that “what you see is what you get.” But it’s especially ironic that it took me so long to get here — and I’m a journalist trained to be skeptical of EVERYTHING! But better late than never, right?

Thanks for sharing,
Maureen

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:55:14 +0000

I will have to look into seeing this film. I am often times wary of people but it took a few “educational” lessons from others for me to be this way.

By: urbantravelgirl

urbantravelgirl — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:28:50 +0000

YES — what a lesson in reality this film was! But what a wonderful hour and a half… I’m sure you’ll find yourself as transported as I was. (And some Beaujolais would be oh-so-appropriate as a beverage — who needs Diet Coke?)

As my mom always says, “You live and learn.” But too often I feel I do way more living than learning. I’m determined to reverse the trend in 2010 — and BEFORE!

Maureen

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:07:01 +0000

Bonjour Maureen,

Thanks for reminding me that this film was out. I saw the trailer for it several weeks ago but had forgotten about it. Your post wants me to put a flask of Beaujolais in my purse and make a beeline to the theater to see it. It sounds like a lesson in reality: if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. But we must all take chances at some point. As one woman who had risen the ladder of success recently told me, “If you’re not losing, you’re not taking chances.” That doesn’t mean one must strike out all of the time but the key is to learn from one’s mistakes and never make the same one twice. To me, that advice should be used not just in business but relationships as well.