I'm in an internet cafe in an airport in Korea, and I feel disembodied. My keitai no longer works, my apartment is as clean as the day it was first constructed, and I have turned in my gaijin card. There is no changing my mind now. Leaving Japan feels like I'm leaving home. Going back to Southern California feels like I'm on my way to vacation to an old favorite destination.
I have had the time of my life in Japan since I arrived three and a half years ago. Meeting new friends and family while exploring the culture, language, cuisine, and areas of Japan has truly been a non-stop adventure. I know that I am truly fortunate to experience everything I have been able to over here.
So what now? I still haven't decided what to do when I go back, and I am thinking that I might want to teach at a University in Japan in the future. For now, the plans are to go get a big carne asada burrito and go get a tan at the beach.
Japan, this isn't a goodbye just yet...
Comments (5)
hi,adam.you really leave japan...i miss you.
Please back to here soon.I'm lookimg forward your back in the future.
Posted by: ayako | April 18, 2006 9:45 PM
Posted on: April 18, 2006 21:45
Welcome back, little buddy!
Posted by: The Skipper | April 19, 2006 1:20 AM
Posted on: April 19, 2006 01:20
Otsukaresama deshita. I take comfort in the fact that you made so many english classes interesting for kids who otehrwise might not give a care. Good luck gettin back to the states, I'm sure you'll adjust nicely. Hopefully, I can get another trip out to LA in the near future and we could hit up the In n Out. Those are good fuckin burgers...
Posted by: disco ase | April 19, 2006 11:04 AM
Posted on: April 19, 2006 11:04
Aaaargh!
Come back!
Posted by: quaisi | April 22, 2006 10:45 PM
Posted on: April 22, 2006 22:45
Hey Dude!
I could do with some Albertos right now myself. I miss the #1 breakfast burrito! I know that you have had some adventures. I hope that whatever you decide, that the adventures keep on keepin' on. Don't forget your peps in Hawaii!
Posted by: Scuba | April 30, 2006 2:55 PM
Posted on: April 30, 2006 14:55