Mmm...foreign

It's official, I'm now a foreigner. I can now walk around with a purpose bumbling and tripping my way through many cultural misunderstandings because of my new sexy Japan visa. Hopefully, I can "actually" get into the country since a visa is exactly a gurantee. Note to self: Leave the powdered sugar at home.

These past few weeks have been busy. I'm gradually saying goodbye to the things I take for granted in my home country, tieing up lose ends with friends and family, and finishing last minute preparation for my departure. These things give me an odd sense of importance, which is a pleasant change. The only thing that I wish was that of all of this closure stuff would hurry up and, well, close. I'm ready to go. The waiting is killing me.

Updates and breakdowns

I've officially past the one month mark. Not the month mark for a relationship (although that's coming up the 13th) but the month mark for my departure hit on Saturday. I've never been more excited but it's actually starting to set in. I'm leaving..holy shit. I'm about to be going to Japan. What's worse is that not everything has been taken care of. I haven't got my Certificate of Eligibility which I need for my visa. And the whole visa thing is kind of a big deal. It's like losing your backstage pass right before the concert. But hey, maybe I'm blowing smoke out of my ass.

In addition, I've found out in the past week that Sean and I are pretty much on our own concerning getting to Yamaguchi University. We're landing in Tokyo; we should've landed in Osaka. Essentially we have to spend a night in Tokyo in a hostel then figure out the train systems. And from what I've heard Japan Railways can be rather daunting for the new traveler. I'll post more when I figure it out. But I guess until then, I'll charish the time I do have left with friends and family. Carp diem. Seize the carp.

Introduction

Welcome to the blog. This is where I'll post my thoughts and ramblings on life in Japan. I'll share the good with the bad along with some bitchin' photos which I will be taking. My departure date is set for Oct 2nd at 7:34 a.m. from Will Rogers airport.