Taking the sly road.

I don't even know what that means but it came out and I am not about to change it now.

This new land I call home is a beautiful place. There are mountains, rivers, volcanos, typhoons, tsunamis, earthquakes, really big bugs, way too many nuclear reactors, and much more. Oh, I was saying beautiful wasn't I? Well, there are many beautiful features here and of course some painful reminders of how strong nature is. For now, I am teaching English and enjoying that. I have a variety of students and that keeps me on my toes. Getting to play some music is a big bonus too. I love playing music. In 8 months, I have met some great people, eaten lots of good food, done a little traveling, and realized, that if I am going to make it here, I need to really work hard to learn the language. It's tough! But, it's not like I didn't know it was going to be. If you are looking for a challenge, and a good way to spend some time in your life away from home, Japan is a great place to do just that. Just remember one really important thing: if your shoe size is larger than the average Japanese, bring shoes from home. And don't be afraid to try the different kinds of foods that you have never experienced. It might kill you, but it might not too. For now, saying adios from Chikushino until the next time. Or is sayonara?