Sometimes life happens. Ok, life always happens. But, what do you do when life interrupts your living.
As I get ready for the transition back home I think of my losses and my gains. I think about Japan, the place I now call home vs. America that was always my home. I will miss so many things. I will miss the cleanliness. I will miss the safety. I will miss the convenience. I will miss the cordiality. I will miss the helpfulness. I will miss the dedication. I will miss the tenacity to culture. I will miss my apartment. I will miss traveling in Asia. I will miss my kids. But, most of all I will miss knowing. I will miss knowing what to expect.
In heading back to America I have no idea what to expect. Actually, I retract that statement. I know I can count on a lot of lies and deceit. I am sure I will encounter racism. I am quite positive I will see some violence. I can probably count on feeling very unsafe. I can count on a lot of negativity.
How could I feel so strongly about the negatives that America has to offer? I mean, I truly look forward to being able to call my mom all day every day just because I have some random question. I will be very happy to go see one of my brothers shows again. I mean I guess they both have their perks, but Japan may have just been my heaven on Earth.
lets see whats next...
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