America, the return

I’m sitting at my parent’s house eating Cinnamon Toast Crunch and watching Sponge Bob Square Pants. Holy cow, I’m back home.

I always knew this day would come…I mentioned it in my very first blog post a thousand years ago…but now that’s it’s here and I’m back and trying to fall back into the life I left, it all feels very weird.

I need time to process it all…the readjustment period it going to be interesting. There are loads of family and friends to see and hug…and lots of food I want to eat. I’m so happy I’ve returned at the holiday season so accomplishing both of these things is made easier.

I’m happy to be back. And ready for the next adventure.

Tokyo, Yoyogi, Shibuya, Ginza

The final series of photos from Tokyo.

"Harajuku folks" in Yoyogi Park

Purikura of me and Sheena

Shibuya at dusk

Sushi in Ginza

Tokyo skyline near the Imperial Palace

Tokyo, Asakusa

I visited Asakusa the other day to see a little bit of "old Japan" within modern Tokyo. The temple there is the main attraction with many tourists and pilgrims thronging its gates and grounds.


Entrance into Senso-ji

Five story pagoda

Lanterns and entrance way
Patrons and incense

Self-portrait

Dusk at the temple

Tokyo, Buddha, me and Sheena

Here are a few photos I took yesterday when Sheena and I visited Kamakura. Enjoy.


Big Buddha


Sheena and Justin

Tourists

Incense smoke

Incense burner and light

Us chilling out

I Want it That Way

I'm finished with work! I have free time! I made a video to entertain you!

For my students

To watch and cry a little as we say good bye...

:)

Your Last Chance!

So I'm finding it hard to manage to say good bye to everyone since I never planned ONE BIG FAREWELL PARTY event (instead I had lots of little ones). Thus, I'm giving everyone 2 more opportunities to say sayonara before I leave Oita-ken.


1. Friday, November 7th, 6pm - midnight, Beppu downtown. I'll be out having dinner and then a drink or two. Anyone welcome to join!


2. Saturday, November 8th, 1pm - 2pm, Beppu Kitahama bus stop (in front of Starbucks). This is where I ride off into the sunset. Final farewells, tears, hugs, and promises to never forget each other are welcome.