My apologies for updating so late, friends. I hope I haven't worried you!! I am back! And I've decided that I will try and update this more often. So stay tuned and keep checking for updates! :) So here is the newest addition to my blog:
Life.
I don't know if it's because I just turned 21 or because it's been raining for almost a full week straight, but, I have been feeling rather emotional recently. Every day I wake up, go to classes, come back, then do nothing until it's time to go to bed again. I feel like I could be doing so much more with myself, especially since I am in a different country. But there's a catch: it seems as if the days pass so quickly here. I feel like I don't have enough time to do anything. And then I wonder: did the 18 years I spent living at home go to waste? I feel like all I did for most of that time was make my friends and family so upset. I made so many terrible choices and so many terrible things happened happened to me and my family. So I should be happy to be on my own, right? Wrong. More than ever I want to go home and be with my family. I don't want to be at Nanzan anymore. I don't want to go back to Wittenberg. I want to go home. Being here in Japan made me realize how much I absolutely want and *need* to be with my family while I still can. So I've decided: after graduating I am NOT coming back to to Japan. I am NOT working out of the state of Illinois if I can help it. I want Greg and I to get married and raise our children where I grew up. I will leave the moving-far-away thing to my brothers. I want to be near my family as long as I can. Japan has really made me realize this.
Changes.
I will warn you. Japan has made me a very bitter person. And a better person. I guess I have become a little more opinionated and stuck-up when it comes to grades and, on a more superficial level, fashion and make-up. Although opinionated and stuck-up are definately 2 bad things, I can say that I have *finally* grown a backbone. And if you piss me off I *will* let you know. And if you are pompous, I will be mean to you. Some people say I am quite intimidating and mean. Good. I plan to keep it that way.
Also, as of last year January, I have lost a total of 30 pounds. As a result, I have completely changed my image. And although my acne can be a confidence killer at times, never in my entire life have I felt so good in my own skin. And although I have really come to dislike the Japanese, I have learned to accept the fact that they are a different breed of people with different beliefs and different opinions. They can still go fuck themselves.
Travel
But let's change the subject to something a little lighter, shall we? What have been some of the travels I have embarked while in this god-forsaken country?
Well, for one thing, I went to Kyoto and Osaka a few weeks ago. It was really nice. It rained a lot in Kyoto but that didn't stop me from having a good time. Kyoto really isn't a big deal. It was kinda dirty and not what I expected it to be, actually. But I was with Greg so nothing else mattered. We explored what we could and had a nice time. Osaka was pretty nice too. I would like to go back sometime before I leave the country if possible. It reminded me a lot of home so maybe that's why I liked it so much?
Upcoming trip: Tokyo and Okinawa. This Friday afternoon signals the start of my spring break, so what a better place to explore than Okinawa? Please pray it doesn't rain! I am going to explore a little bit of Tokyo too. But I will be in Okinawa from the 14th - 17th.
Friendship
I love Europeans. They seem like the only group of people here who don't fall under the category of "freak" or "geek." And so I have become friends with them. Now I can have real conversations again that have meaning. Being in Japan made me realize how much I want to go to Europe. I have only one American friend here in Japan. Somehow I feel proud of myself for this accomplishment. I love my European friends so much.
However, I do have one friend who really makes me feel loved and makes me feel like I actually *am* a good friend and an important person for the first time in my entire life. That person is Vanessa. Throughout her break-up with Preston, I tried to make sure I could be there for her. Now the roles are reversed. Now she has to listen to me as I cry with longing for Greg, for home, for a different life, for a hug, for normailty. Never have I felt so blessed. She helped me find who I really am. And I couldn't be happier.
Relationship
I have fallen so so so so so so deeply in love with Greg. I am so happy. Greg is someone I can see myself loving forever. He has been there for me through everything. Although I only see him once a month, those few days we do see each other I consider to be the best days of my life. Every e-mail, every phone call, every kiss, every hug. After everything I stop myself and think "wow....this really is love." Throughout all the bullshit I have to put up with in this place, he is the only person who makes me feel like I'm worth something. There is so much more I could write here but I won't. Fall in love. That is my advice to you.
Japan
It's changing me.
I promise the next blg post will be less emotional. This is the me of right now.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Sunday, November 8, 2009
I am in Japan, and not very happy
Sorry!!! I know it's been 2 months since I updated this blog!! To be honest, I completely forgot about it since I've been here! Until Megan mentioned I had one. And THEENNN I remembered! Hahah! Thank you Megan!
Alright, for those of you who were wondering about my life, I will fill you in on the most important things:
1) I am in Japan. I don't like it very much. For one thing, the other people (the other "foreign" students) SUCK. They're all socially awkward and geeky and talk about NOTHING ELSE but porn and anime. Seriously. I have only made about 2 good "friends," although we don't really hang out that much. I spend my weekends usually catching up on sleep and reading. So much "me" time!! Except when Greg comes to visit, which is about once a month. He helps keep me sane. I have had quite a few break-downs since being here.
2) Japanese college is EAAASSSYYY. Seriously. I have SO MUCH FREE TIME. The myth that Japanese college is easy is TRUE. My teachers are very lax and I haven't had many stress-out moments since being here. I never realized how tough/intense American college was til I came to Nanzan.
3) Due to not receiving any proper nutrition since being in Japan, my body has started suffering. The myth that the Japanese diet is healthy is very false. Japanese food has no. nutrition. at. all. I used to only take a one-a-day vitamin, but now I take a one-a-day vitamin, 2 calcium supplements, 9 fiber pills, and 1 iron pill. Every day. All because my gums have started receeding and bleeding. I think I might have gum disease. But I went to the japanese dentist who told me "you are fine. you're just 'stressed.'" STRESSED??????? I'm sorry sir, where did you get your dentistry degree? Online? That's what I thought. (Note: the Japanese medical system is not known to be wonderful. That was proven when I went to the doctor and the dentist over here). I'm still bitter about all of that. Also, my nails have become weak/brittle and my body refuses to properly digest things (which is why I started taking the fiber and iron pills). What the hell, Japan? Your food sucks.
4) My host family, you ask? Well, when they're not overly criticizing me for not properly doing things, they ignore me. Completely. Things used to be ok but they've become progessively worse these past couple weeks. I decided to move into a dorm next semester. The stress from living in this hell-hole is killing me. Although my heart goes out to you, Megan. I know your situations not too fantastic at the moment either. *hug*
5) Although a lot of stuff here isn't too great, I do have some good news. I have met one of the most amazing people on earth. Her name is Ryoko. We met on the train and became fast friends. She lived in america for 10 years so not only is her english flawless, she also knows how to make American friends. Since our meeting, we have become close friends. She has helped me so much with going to the doctor and the dentist, and her family took me out to dinner last night too. She is awesome and I hope to continue being friends with her even when I move away to live 30 miles away in the Nanzan dorm next semester.
Note: I commute to school every day. I live far away from school, too. About the same distance that columbus is from wittenberg. It takes me an hour and a half one-way. Everyday. I am about ready to pull my hair out. Not to mention that trains here are CROWDED. And everyone is catching swine flu like it's the latest dance craze.
6) I am coming home for winter break. Why? I need healthy food. I need my parents. I need my friends. I need to go to the dentist. I need to see Sammy. I need to be around english. I need to know that all of my efforts in poop-land (aka Japan) are not in vain. Maybe next semester will be better. Not only will I live right next to campus, I will also be in control of what I can eat. Which means no more white bread (which is all they have here. It's shit), no more white rice (calorically empty, nutritionless), I can finally drink milk which will help strengthen my teeth and gums, I can work out at school, and I can be with my friends as long as they want when they come to visit. I can finally be happy. Adjusting to Japanese life this semester has been tough. I miss America. But I am still thankful that god has blessed me with ryoko's friendship.
Alright, that is my weepy update for you. I don't like Japan very much (although I am kind of happy I am here. It's definately less stressful overall) and the food is delicious yet provides no nutritional value. I miss America. Can I come home now?
Alright, for those of you who were wondering about my life, I will fill you in on the most important things:
1) I am in Japan. I don't like it very much. For one thing, the other people (the other "foreign" students) SUCK. They're all socially awkward and geeky and talk about NOTHING ELSE but porn and anime. Seriously. I have only made about 2 good "friends," although we don't really hang out that much. I spend my weekends usually catching up on sleep and reading. So much "me" time!! Except when Greg comes to visit, which is about once a month. He helps keep me sane. I have had quite a few break-downs since being here.
2) Japanese college is EAAASSSYYY. Seriously. I have SO MUCH FREE TIME. The myth that Japanese college is easy is TRUE. My teachers are very lax and I haven't had many stress-out moments since being here. I never realized how tough/intense American college was til I came to Nanzan.
3) Due to not receiving any proper nutrition since being in Japan, my body has started suffering. The myth that the Japanese diet is healthy is very false. Japanese food has no. nutrition. at. all. I used to only take a one-a-day vitamin, but now I take a one-a-day vitamin, 2 calcium supplements, 9 fiber pills, and 1 iron pill. Every day. All because my gums have started receeding and bleeding. I think I might have gum disease. But I went to the japanese dentist who told me "you are fine. you're just 'stressed.'" STRESSED??????? I'm sorry sir, where did you get your dentistry degree? Online? That's what I thought. (Note: the Japanese medical system is not known to be wonderful. That was proven when I went to the doctor and the dentist over here). I'm still bitter about all of that. Also, my nails have become weak/brittle and my body refuses to properly digest things (which is why I started taking the fiber and iron pills). What the hell, Japan? Your food sucks.
4) My host family, you ask? Well, when they're not overly criticizing me for not properly doing things, they ignore me. Completely. Things used to be ok but they've become progessively worse these past couple weeks. I decided to move into a dorm next semester. The stress from living in this hell-hole is killing me. Although my heart goes out to you, Megan. I know your situations not too fantastic at the moment either. *hug*
5) Although a lot of stuff here isn't too great, I do have some good news. I have met one of the most amazing people on earth. Her name is Ryoko. We met on the train and became fast friends. She lived in america for 10 years so not only is her english flawless, she also knows how to make American friends. Since our meeting, we have become close friends. She has helped me so much with going to the doctor and the dentist, and her family took me out to dinner last night too. She is awesome and I hope to continue being friends with her even when I move away to live 30 miles away in the Nanzan dorm next semester.
Note: I commute to school every day. I live far away from school, too. About the same distance that columbus is from wittenberg. It takes me an hour and a half one-way. Everyday. I am about ready to pull my hair out. Not to mention that trains here are CROWDED. And everyone is catching swine flu like it's the latest dance craze.
6) I am coming home for winter break. Why? I need healthy food. I need my parents. I need my friends. I need to go to the dentist. I need to see Sammy. I need to be around english. I need to know that all of my efforts in poop-land (aka Japan) are not in vain. Maybe next semester will be better. Not only will I live right next to campus, I will also be in control of what I can eat. Which means no more white bread (which is all they have here. It's shit), no more white rice (calorically empty, nutritionless), I can finally drink milk which will help strengthen my teeth and gums, I can work out at school, and I can be with my friends as long as they want when they come to visit. I can finally be happy. Adjusting to Japanese life this semester has been tough. I miss America. But I am still thankful that god has blessed me with ryoko's friendship.
Alright, that is my weepy update for you. I don't like Japan very much (although I am kind of happy I am here. It's definately less stressful overall) and the food is delicious yet provides no nutritional value. I miss America. Can I come home now?
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Almost Time....
It's almost time to leave for Japan......HOLY POOP!!! All of my emotions have been up and down like a roller coaster. This must be what my fellow study abroad-ers are going through right now, too. SO CRAZZZYYYYY!!!
Anyway, in case you were wondering, my plane for the land of the rising sun takes off at 10:50 AM from O'Hare August 28th (15 days! Yikes!). Then I fly to Tokyo. When I land at around 1:00 PM, I have a 5 hour lay-over at the airport (poor Megan has to go through a 20-hour lay-over on her way to Russia). Then I board another plane to Centrair (central Japan international airport) and land at around 7:30 PM Japan-time. After that I am meeting someone from IES who will go "Hi hello" then *HOPEFULLY* direct me to the hotel where I am staying for the night. The next day I begin a 4-day pre-orientation where I will take a Japanese class and do touristy things with other confused and jet-lagged Americans. Yee-haw.
Am I excited? Yes. Am I terrified? HELL YES! I have been spending the last couple days doing some clothes-shopping (success!) and making lists for various things I will need. I have a new purse and a new tote which Greg's mom and sister bought me that I will bring with me and use as a backpack (so cute! It's fake burberry. MY FAVE!!). I bought a new wallet. 3 Pairs of shoes. An electronic Japanese dictionary for my DS which is pretty badass. My poor bank account!
The only thing that keeps breaking my heart right now is the struggle my friend Vanessa is going through. She and her boyfriend just broke up but she was so so so so in love with him. As a result, she is completely torn and feels so betrayed and let down. So I've been spending time with her almost everyday, trying to keep her spirits high and let her know I love her and she can get through this. I hate break-ups, whether they are happening to me or someone close to me. This break-up however has brought me and her really really close and, as strange as this may sound, I am kind of thankful. She has always been there for me, and I am trying my best to return to favor. I am always worried about her, though. :(
In other news, I was contacted by a man who works for Witteberg about a possible internship. He also asked me if I wanted to blog for Wittenberg while I was abroad. Should I blog, you think? I might need some advice about this one.
Alright, I am off to continue making my lists for Japan. OH WAIT! Speaking of Japan, I FOUND OUT MY HOST FAMILY INFO!!! I will be living with a mom, daughter (who is 21), grandfather, and grandmother in a city called Gifu. It is in central Japan. SO EXCITED!!! But I can't speak Japanese so this should be interesting.
Anyway, in case you were wondering, my plane for the land of the rising sun takes off at 10:50 AM from O'Hare August 28th (15 days! Yikes!). Then I fly to Tokyo. When I land at around 1:00 PM, I have a 5 hour lay-over at the airport (poor Megan has to go through a 20-hour lay-over on her way to Russia). Then I board another plane to Centrair (central Japan international airport) and land at around 7:30 PM Japan-time. After that I am meeting someone from IES who will go "Hi hello" then *HOPEFULLY* direct me to the hotel where I am staying for the night. The next day I begin a 4-day pre-orientation where I will take a Japanese class and do touristy things with other confused and jet-lagged Americans. Yee-haw.
Am I excited? Yes. Am I terrified? HELL YES! I have been spending the last couple days doing some clothes-shopping (success!) and making lists for various things I will need. I have a new purse and a new tote which Greg's mom and sister bought me that I will bring with me and use as a backpack (so cute! It's fake burberry. MY FAVE!!). I bought a new wallet. 3 Pairs of shoes. An electronic Japanese dictionary for my DS which is pretty badass. My poor bank account!
The only thing that keeps breaking my heart right now is the struggle my friend Vanessa is going through. She and her boyfriend just broke up but she was so so so so in love with him. As a result, she is completely torn and feels so betrayed and let down. So I've been spending time with her almost everyday, trying to keep her spirits high and let her know I love her and she can get through this. I hate break-ups, whether they are happening to me or someone close to me. This break-up however has brought me and her really really close and, as strange as this may sound, I am kind of thankful. She has always been there for me, and I am trying my best to return to favor. I am always worried about her, though. :(
In other news, I was contacted by a man who works for Witteberg about a possible internship. He also asked me if I wanted to blog for Wittenberg while I was abroad. Should I blog, you think? I might need some advice about this one.
Alright, I am off to continue making my lists for Japan. OH WAIT! Speaking of Japan, I FOUND OUT MY HOST FAMILY INFO!!! I will be living with a mom, daughter (who is 21), grandfather, and grandmother in a city called Gifu. It is in central Japan. SO EXCITED!!! But I can't speak Japanese so this should be interesting.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
I am sad.
I wish people cared more. Even if you showed me the smallest ounce of concern I would be happy. I feel like I am always listening to other people go on and on about what THEY have to say about their problems all the time, but no one seems to have any interest in what's bugging me. Everytime I try to talk to someone about something that's on my mind, I feel like the subject gets changed pretty quickly. That really hurts.
Sorry, I know that sounds incredibly uncalled for and very selfish. Actually that sounds very very selfish. Sorry sorry sorry. It's just how I feel right now. Maybe I'm just sad that Greg leaves for Japan in 2 days. But no one really seems to care about how I feel about that anyway. I feel like I'm being ripped apart.
I wish people cared more. Even if you showed me the smallest ounce of concern I would be happy. I feel like I am always listening to other people go on and on about what THEY have to say about their problems all the time, but no one seems to have any interest in what's bugging me. Everytime I try to talk to someone about something that's on my mind, I feel like the subject gets changed pretty quickly. That really hurts.
Sorry, I know that sounds incredibly uncalled for and very selfish. Actually that sounds very very selfish. Sorry sorry sorry. It's just how I feel right now. Maybe I'm just sad that Greg leaves for Japan in 2 days. But no one really seems to care about how I feel about that anyway. I feel like I'm being ripped apart.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Alright. I am done being bitchy and angry. I apologize for the tone of that last post (angst!).
But I am still uncertain with the whole relationship issue. Distance does, in fact, affect relationships. It will certainly be a test! But love = love. And trust = love. And God = love. Therefore, Trust = God = Love. :-)
ANYWHO, I am feeling good! I have just e-mailed Imai-sensei the tutoring guide she asked me to write...um.......2...months...ago...*wah!* But whatever. At least I'm not sending it in August or September etc. when I won't even be in the country. That community service was definately a..............experience I will never forget.
Weight loss update! I almost started crying tears of joy yesterday. Ladies and gentlemen....I have discovered that I am now a size 8. SIZE 8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have NEVER been a size 8 before!! Always 9/10/11 depending on the line of clothing. I still haven't weighed myself, though. Guh. Why am I afraid of a scale? I am proof that you CAN reach your weight loss goal, no matter how difficult you may think it is. I could write a self-help book, lol.
Macy's was having a sale yesterday (which is why I bought my size 8 jeans!!!!!! wahooo!!!!) on most everything in the store. Which means *drum roll* I bought SUITCASES!!!! Suitcases which normally run for $250 EACH, but since luggage was 60% off, I paid $250 for THREE ENTIRE SUITCASES!!!
In other news, I am still very excited for Pennsylvania. But I hate airplanes. But Greg is worth the fear!
But I am still uncertain with the whole relationship issue. Distance does, in fact, affect relationships. It will certainly be a test! But love = love. And trust = love. And God = love. Therefore, Trust = God = Love. :-)
ANYWHO, I am feeling good! I have just e-mailed Imai-sensei the tutoring guide she asked me to write...um.......2...months...ago...*wah!* But whatever. At least I'm not sending it in August or September etc. when I won't even be in the country. That community service was definately a..............experience I will never forget.
Weight loss update! I almost started crying tears of joy yesterday. Ladies and gentlemen....I have discovered that I am now a size 8. SIZE 8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have NEVER been a size 8 before!! Always 9/10/11 depending on the line of clothing. I still haven't weighed myself, though. Guh. Why am I afraid of a scale? I am proof that you CAN reach your weight loss goal, no matter how difficult you may think it is. I could write a self-help book, lol.
Macy's was having a sale yesterday (which is why I bought my size 8 jeans!!!!!! wahooo!!!!) on most everything in the store. Which means *drum roll* I bought SUITCASES!!!! Suitcases which normally run for $250 EACH, but since luggage was 60% off, I paid $250 for THREE ENTIRE SUITCASES!!!
In other news, I am still very excited for Pennsylvania. But I hate airplanes. But Greg is worth the fear!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Blech. I feel like poop. And I'm very angry.
Although the week that Greg visited was amazing, I feel kind of......sad. He told me while he was here that basically JET has placed him on a fucking island off the coast of Tokyo. With a population of like...10 people. Which means it won't be easy to go see him and for him to come see me. In my mind this equates to RELATIONSHIP FAIL. Communication shall become almost nonexistent because I'll be doing Nanzan stuff all day and he'll be teaching. On a fucking island. A million miles away from me. The only sensible way to get to this island (which is volcanically active, by the way...) is by boat or plane but 1) Both are expensive and I'm anticipating not having much money in Japan due to not having much money now and 2) It takes 6 hours for the boat to get there not to mention it ONLY departs from Tokyo and it takes a while to get from Nagoya to Tokyo (travel time: 8 hours? 10 hours?). Our relationship? Fucked. At least in my mind. Greg is optimistic (which is a surprise) but I'm only thinking about losing the one thing I care about most. Thanks Japan and JET. You've been a wonderful help.
Gripe number two. My fucking face looks like a battlefield. I've been breaking out uncontrollably since March so my dermatologist prescribed an antibiotic for my face. With piles and piles of other acne creams and medicines on top of that. I hate my face. It was perfectly clear for almost 2 years then it explodes on me. Which means *drum roll* I have a HELL of a lot of medication to take with me to Japan. Which will inevitably become a problem due to the fact that carrying a year's worth of medicine (which I will NEED because Japan will probably not have the medicine for me) is illegal. So my mom and I have to write an appeal to her insurance company basically begging them to let me take a year's worth of my acne medication over to Japan because I wasn't blessed with a fucking perfect complexion like everybody else I know. I'm not going through puberty anymore!! Wtf, face???
Good news: I have continued to lose weight. I am not sure how much (because like most women I am terrified to weigh myself) but I can feel my jeans feeling even looser than before. At least while my face is exploding my body's behaving.
I am also going to visit Greg in Pennsylvania from July 21 - 27! Which means I can see Reen and Joani! I am very very excited (just wish Megan was there, too). Greg and I have been talking about going to Philadelphia and maybe even DC for a day.
I am a emotional riddle at the moment. I can't be solved.
Although the week that Greg visited was amazing, I feel kind of......sad. He told me while he was here that basically JET has placed him on a fucking island off the coast of Tokyo. With a population of like...10 people. Which means it won't be easy to go see him and for him to come see me. In my mind this equates to RELATIONSHIP FAIL. Communication shall become almost nonexistent because I'll be doing Nanzan stuff all day and he'll be teaching. On a fucking island. A million miles away from me. The only sensible way to get to this island (which is volcanically active, by the way...) is by boat or plane but 1) Both are expensive and I'm anticipating not having much money in Japan due to not having much money now and 2) It takes 6 hours for the boat to get there not to mention it ONLY departs from Tokyo and it takes a while to get from Nagoya to Tokyo (travel time: 8 hours? 10 hours?). Our relationship? Fucked. At least in my mind. Greg is optimistic (which is a surprise) but I'm only thinking about losing the one thing I care about most. Thanks Japan and JET. You've been a wonderful help.
Gripe number two. My fucking face looks like a battlefield. I've been breaking out uncontrollably since March so my dermatologist prescribed an antibiotic for my face. With piles and piles of other acne creams and medicines on top of that. I hate my face. It was perfectly clear for almost 2 years then it explodes on me. Which means *drum roll* I have a HELL of a lot of medication to take with me to Japan. Which will inevitably become a problem due to the fact that carrying a year's worth of medicine (which I will NEED because Japan will probably not have the medicine for me) is illegal. So my mom and I have to write an appeal to her insurance company basically begging them to let me take a year's worth of my acne medication over to Japan because I wasn't blessed with a fucking perfect complexion like everybody else I know. I'm not going through puberty anymore!! Wtf, face???
Good news: I have continued to lose weight. I am not sure how much (because like most women I am terrified to weigh myself) but I can feel my jeans feeling even looser than before. At least while my face is exploding my body's behaving.
I am also going to visit Greg in Pennsylvania from July 21 - 27! Which means I can see Reen and Joani! I am very very excited (just wish Megan was there, too). Greg and I have been talking about going to Philadelphia and maybe even DC for a day.
I am a emotional riddle at the moment. I can't be solved.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
I got a job!!!!! FINALLY!!! I will now be selling purses at a small kiosk in Northbrook (about 20-25 mins north of me). I will now have enough money to not worry! Which is good because I've been doing a lot of that lately! So all is well again in the financial department (for now).
GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF MY FELLOW JOB HUNTERS!!! HOPE YOU FIND SOMETHING!!!
News! I bought my plane ticket to Japan. It's official! I shall be flying to tokyo from chicago on the 28th of august, transferring from tokyo to nagoya, then landing in nagoya on the 29th. I am terrified! Actually, the word "terrified" doesn't even do the emotion I am feeling justice. Oh well. This is what I wanted, right?
[Insert rant about how much I hate Japan here. Seriously. I am PISSED at Japan right now. Hopefully that will go away by August.]
Aside from the job hunting (which was successful), I have been spending my days working out and relaxing. Dee slept over a couple days ago which was seriously one of the best days/nights of my life, and it was much needed. Also, Greg is coming to visit for a week beginning the 21st (this Sunday). I am incredibly excited yet somehow nervous because this will be the first time we've seen each other in a month (not that we haven't talked). But it's a good kind of nervous! The kind of nervous you get when returning to a place you haven't been to in a long long time. Like that!
Alright, wish me luck on my first day of work! Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!!!
GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF MY FELLOW JOB HUNTERS!!! HOPE YOU FIND SOMETHING!!!
News! I bought my plane ticket to Japan. It's official! I shall be flying to tokyo from chicago on the 28th of august, transferring from tokyo to nagoya, then landing in nagoya on the 29th. I am terrified! Actually, the word "terrified" doesn't even do the emotion I am feeling justice. Oh well. This is what I wanted, right?
[Insert rant about how much I hate Japan here. Seriously. I am PISSED at Japan right now. Hopefully that will go away by August.]
Aside from the job hunting (which was successful), I have been spending my days working out and relaxing. Dee slept over a couple days ago which was seriously one of the best days/nights of my life, and it was much needed. Also, Greg is coming to visit for a week beginning the 21st (this Sunday). I am incredibly excited yet somehow nervous because this will be the first time we've seen each other in a month (not that we haven't talked). But it's a good kind of nervous! The kind of nervous you get when returning to a place you haven't been to in a long long time. Like that!
Alright, wish me luck on my first day of work! Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!!!
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