Another Sayonara

Leaving again. I know I feel this way every time, but this visit… it really feels like we shouldn’t be going back yet. Three weeks just isn’t long enough. I’m so used to staying here for months that it seems like my trip should be just beginning, I should just be settling in. But, that’s not the case this time. We’re off tomorrow, back to the U.S. It’s mixed feelings, like always, knowing I’m gonna miss everyone/everything so much and also having so much to look forward to in the states. I don’t feel as sad as I did about leaving before though. I’ll be back, soon. It feels more certain than it did in the past. This is another home that I know I can always come back to. It’s a pretty amazing thing to have two places in two parts of the world where I can say I feel 100% at home and comfortable.



Our last dinner outing: Korean BBQ. It's been a good visit. Really, really good. It was a lot different than ones that I'm used to, but I suppose that's just the way of things the more that I come here. I'm so glad to have gotten to spend this time with Ethan (as frustrating as it was at moments). It will be weird to not see him everyday, not hear his "psych!" or "your mom" jokes (yes, i know, he does those jokes to me). But, I think we'll both remember this trip for a long time and hopefully be in Japan together (with everyone else too) again soon!

Alright well, for now, bye bye Japan. またね〜！

much love,
Hanako