Well I leave for Japan tomorrow. I'm feeling surprisingly calm. I still have some packing to finish, but I'm almost ready. I'm glad I've had some time at home to run all my last minute errands, mail all the necessary paperwork and visit my family and friends. The time seemed to swing like a pendulum between two extremes, rushing by leaving me feeling panicked or lulling me into thinking the day I leave would never come. I've been standing on the precipice of this new adventure so long, I feel a mixture of relief and fear that the day to leave has finally come. I wish I could have spent more time with everyone here. I wish I could take all of you with me. So come visit me if you can. If not download skype for free and we can talk for free.
http://www.skype.com/download/skype/windows/
My skype name is rachelhilsen.
I arrive in Tokyo wednesday evening, (my flight is only 9 hours, but Japan is 16 hours ahead of us) have an orientation on thursday and take the train to Fukui on Friday. When I get to Fukui I will go to a contract signing ceremony and then stay with Bryan for the weekend since I won't have time to meet my landlord and get into my apartment. Then on monday another orientation and tuesday I'll move into my new home. So take care and keep in touch. I'll miss you all.
3 comments:
Hi Rachel. Got the link to here from Adele. You've made a gutsy move in my opinion and I wish you the best on your new adventure. I'll drop in now and then to read your updates. I've passed the link along to Monika. She's living in Friday Harbor now and describes what she's experiencing via her blog as orcawatcher
Hi Rachel,
I did get the link from my dad. What an adventure! I'll definitely be reading your updates. Have fun!
Monika
I'm glad you both got the link. Monika, I am impressed by your blog, great photos!
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