The Hemorrhage Begins

Wah! As hinted at earlier, Nick and Jen left little Wadayama and returned to the green pastures of Oregon. While I could go on a long siloloquy about how much they'll be missed [and it's very true], most know that I am not overly expressive-- especially about sentimental stuff.

Our last night together was really simple-- dinner and chatting. Very nice and a natural way to end our time together in Japan. They'll be missed. Wadayama feels a little lonelier, but we're buoyed with the knowledge that they're just a drive away... that is, only a drive away in a year. Ugh.

Nick and Jen are the first of many to leave. Most of the ALTs take off in late July. It feels a lot like high school; it's sad that it won't be as easy to see our friends, but I will definately be making an effort for the people I really connected with. Bittersweet but tolerable.

Just wish Nick and Jen didn't have to be the first.... guess I got sappy after all.