Tuesday, July 30, 2013

A new journey begins

I feel like I have been waiting for this moment forever, but now that it's here I'm like, "uhhhh I think I'll stay where I'm comfortable, thankyouverymuch! good day!"

I am leaving Japan for good after 2 long years and 2 remarkably short ones. My past two years here have been filled with so much happiness, relaxation, and adventure. I have been so happy here, but I know it's time to move on!

Lately I have been applying for jobs. Okay, well really only two...but no write backs! it's enough to make me want to pull the covers up over my head and say, "oh nevermind I will not go back to America, it is a silly place!"

But I knew this would happen, of course. I just so hope I can find something that isn't mega stressful and hope hope hope I can find a job I can bicycle to. That would be living the dream!

One of the things I really want to keep up is being someone who walks the talk. I say I love adventure, travel, and being active, and out here in Japan I truly live it. Every day I find something beautiful, I am out with my dogs,  and I am discovering new places and things. I don't want that to change! I don't think it will because I will always have the dogs to rustle me out of the house, but it's still important for me to keep it at the top of my resolutions list!

Anyways, I am hoping to fly back to LA, see Leah for a bit (and job search at hers) and then drive up the coast to Seattle. I need something a little more cathartic to end my time abroad than a flight into Sea-Tac :)

Everyone wish me luck!!!!!!

Monday, July 15, 2013

Waterfalling

My time in Japan is coming to a close, so I have been trying to get out and do as much as I can with free time that I have. Because it's so hot, exploring waterfalls has been the best activity!

I can take photos and explore and still get away from the stifling heat, it's a win win! It's been in the 90s every day here (35 C) but the water in the pristine mountain rivers is cool and refreshing.