12 Days Later.

Yes, I’m sure no one stuck around to read this last bit. However, I felt it necessary to reflect on things a bit after I came home and had time to process what these past 4 months have been for me. At this point, it’s still hard to tell. I’ve quickly forgotten the faces of [...]

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Well, that’s it.

Those two weeks with Eliana flew by. In 24 hours my flight leaves Japan and in 48 I set foot in SF after a 10 hour stint in Hawaii. Hope you weren’t expecting anything introspective, the memories contained (and photos taken) in these last two weeks are far too many and you’ll most likely hear [...]

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Two Weeks:

Today marks two weeks till my departure from Japan. Tomorrow is my last final, graduation and arrival of my best friend!
Grizzly Bear – Two Weeks

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Hi, me!

It occurred to me today that I have no real words to fully describe what this experience abroad has been. Today it sort of culminated into this weird realization like, “This is my LIFE!?” Or more like it has been my life, it’s almost over now. I’m neither sad nor happy about it (okay, maybe [...]

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Michael Jackson died and I was in Japan.

It’s been 2 weeks now. Maybe only today did I really talk about it in any seriousness to my boyfriend.  His music has been plaguing my head all day. I can’t say that Michael Jackson touched me (no pun intended) in any serious way, but his music was a part of my childhood, probably a [...]

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I’m getting lazy about posting. Needless to say, I’ve lost my steam to document every single minutia of detail about Japan. 4th of July at Club Explosion was memorable. I only lasted till 3 AM. I’m too old for that shit. But I enjoyed myself all the same. It was great watching a Japanese man [...]

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Happy 4th of July (in Japan).

This marks the fourth 4th of July I have spent either out of the country, or driving in a car. Last year I was in Wyoming, at Outback Steakhouse with my dad and best friend. We were 3/4 of the way on our trek towards California. In 2006 I was back where I am now, [...]

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Bored in Japan

It’s ALMOST July though, and you know what that means? 4 weeks till I come home! 18 until I see Eli, currently. I’m super stoked.
This week has been good. My spirits have really picked up/evened out in the last couple weeks I feel. I’m not depressed or frustrated or lonely. Maybe sometimes, but in general [...]

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Half A World Away

Its hard when you have those moments when you need someone there and everyone is at least 16 hours behind you. Even if help is offered, what can you do? I’m not one to really WANT to talk openly about my true personal problems. And crying hysterically on Skype doesn’t allow me to be physically [...]

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へんな日本の食べ物。(Strange Japanese Food)

So I figure this blog had to be written today of all days, as I had at least two encounters with disgusting Japanese food. No, I’m not saying ALL Japanese food is disgusting, but these particular items were. Being exposed to these two edible disasters quickly brought on flashbacks that reminded me of other crazy [...]

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