Since meeting Josh, I have had the ability to visit the US Navy Base in Yokosuka several times. I have had the opportunity to eat at chili's and buy American goods. I have also had more exposure to foreigners down there than in my little rice field town :) I think it has helped me dealing with reverse culture shock.
When I went home a year ago I had a little difficulty resorting back to my old American ways. It is only natural when you live in an extremely foreign country with a new language, new food, new style, new people, new looks, new everything really. This year was different and pretty easy :) I think it because of having the base to go to I've been able to hold on to and cherish some of what is at home.
When I went home I did not go crazy eating or buying food products I was missing. Funny enough the only two products I did buy was tea and rice...TEA AND RICE?! Yes, I know I live in the country of tea and rice! However, it isn't the same! I bought jasmine rice and tea as it is a little more difficult to buy those items here. If you do find them it is very expensive! tazo and chai
My trip home was lovely visiting with family members I have not seen in forever and also friends for that sake! It was great going to all my favorite restaurants, shopping, getting manicures and pedicures (at a very reasonable price!), the weather, driving my car, going to a hockey game, catching up with some of my SCA classmates!, seeing Laura Varnell!, getting flowers from Josh from Korea, drawing, being in Nashville, and mostly being with close family and friends!
I spent a majority of my time relaxing and catching up :) I ate lunch with my mom at her school, my father down at his office, with my sister, and with friends!
Being away from home is hard at times but makes me realize all sorts of things being gone. It is an indifferent feeling really - just different. America is a great country and I am happy to be from there but am also so lucky and happy to be living in Japan. Japan has made me realize how lucky I am and has given me a different perspective on life. I am happy that I continue to live here in Japan and discover who I am becoming!
I miss you guys!
To view pictures from March look here:
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