November

It's hard to explain the feeling when you walk into a restaurant and have no idea what you've just ordered. Sometimes, it's really exciting and well, the flipside is that it can also be pretty disgusting. I still can't handle my food looking back at me while I eat so I just avoid those situations. Luckily, I haven't had to eat the food while it was still moving. (Not everyone is as fortunate as I am!) There are benefits to being completely unsure of everything. For example, trying out a new path with no clue of where it will go has lead me to sights I couldn't have imagined myself. As the famous saying goes, 'things happen for a reason!' I have at least a dozen moments every day where I feel like I have figured out why I am here. I am realizing there are too many reasons to be here to keep count!Since you can't be here with me, I hope you can enjoy Japan through these pictures! I think of you all often! Thanks for checking out the blog again!
I spent the past 4 months seeing mostly what I expected to with castles, beaches and mountains. Don't get me wrong, it was much better than I thought it would be but it is such a small part of this place. I am finally beginning to understand the cultural values that exist behind such kind people.


Thanks for all the emails and updates! I am constantly being reminded to enjoy as much as I can because I have such great family and friends come home and share it all with!