Quick Reflection

After reading my "September Update" post, I was amazed at both how quickly and how slowly the time has gone by.

I've already been here three months. Which really isn't a long time, but my study abroad amount was only four months! I remember feeling distinctly homesick during that time. Yet, besides that episode the first night I was alone in my apartment, I really haven't felt homesick. Sure, I've wanted to see my dog or sit in the kitchen and talk with my mom while she cooks dinner, or watch my favorite tv shows with dad; but, in a way I've been able to do that with Skype.

As well, I figure. Even if I was home, I wouldn't be living at home. I'd be off in the real world, doing who knows what. I don't think I would have been able to go to law school this year. I wasn't mentally prepared for it, let alone I wasn't even sure what I wanted to study. This year, probably two years, off is really helping me. I've learned to enjoy living on my own; I've tried new things; I can make bread and nabe; I am enjoying cleaning; I'm having to become more organized with my life and time; and I'm learning Japanese. It really is an amazing opportunity that I'm so thankful I've been given.

So, reading back on my last post, I feel like its been ages since I went to my first Sports Day, but really... it's barely been over a month. How can time be both SO fast, and SO slow? Interesting!!

Steph

P.S. There is also another new post under this one. Check it out!!