We're Back!
Settling back into life in Japan after our blissful 2 weeks in Washington. Let's see-
Caught up on Sopranos? Check
Got naked at the onsen? Check
Eaten at Shijaku [sushi]? Check
Been bored at school? Check
Yep, Japan life is back to normal.
How was Washington, you ask? Well...
It was exactly what we needed! It was great, full of food and friends and family. Not much sleep, but why sleep when you could be picking out books? Or drinking amazing coffee? Or hanging with friends you haven't seen in 8 months?
Was it hard to leave? Well, kinda. See, we've always planned on 2 years [unless we absolutely hated it], and so I didn't feel ready to call it quits on Japan yet. This set amount of time made it relatively easy to come back. But in the short 2 weeks I got really spoiled. Imagine! I enjoyed diversity of all sorts- food, people, music, stores... My least favorite thing in Japan [after the lack of insulation] is the homogeneity- food, culture, fashion... it seems there are about half a dozen approved choices and everyone draws from those to create their own food, culture, fashion...
But I feel a great relief after coming back. I needed to touch base- with people, country. I used to feel that way in Seattle, when I hadn't been to Richland for too long. There's just something about Richland that grounds me. Now I think it's shifted to Washington in general. I feel more emotionally ready for the next 16 months. The stress and annoyance has dissipated. I feel centered.
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Glad you had a great time and are now refreshed! Let's get together soon!
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