You're Next, Japan!

Kan and me

It's funny, when I think about it. But in the past year, my life has changed so much. I successfully traveled and conquered China, became a Resident Assistant in our International Residence Hall on campus and traveled to various places around the United States including California, Utah and Kentucky. How did I become this lucky?

I've worked so hard to make this life for myself, and I am thrilled to know that I not only have good friends at home, but I now have friends all across the globe. Saudi Arabia, Spain, Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, Portugal, Tajikistan, Italy, Canada, China, Taiwan, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, Peru and both Hawaii and Alaska. 

What? 

Saida and I at Graduation

All those countries (and states) listed are homes of people I met just this year. I am extremely thrilled, not only to have so many international friends, but because I get to learn so much about all their cultures.  

Currently, I have friends studying in Australia, South Korea, United Kingdom and Mexico. I am so happy as they are making connections, friends and memories with international people, cultures and ideas. It's amazing to see so many people connected throughout the world. But, now it's my turn again to go abroad! 

Brazil and Sushi! 

I'll be traveling to Japan through the Guy Healy Program. I will be an English Camp Counselor where I will travel around around Tokyo and Nagoya teaching English to students ranging in all grade levels. I guess I necessarily don't know many details, but, I know it will be fun and an educational experience. 

I don't have much time to write this blog, as I leave for Japan in almost 20 hours. So, I will leave you with this quote. It didn't mean anything to me before this last year, but now, it means everything. 

Take your time to read it and reflect on your past and what you hope to accomplish in the future. Thanks for reading my random thoughts and enjoy your daily adventures. 

Peace!

"All the pathos and irony of leaving one's youth behind is thus implicit in every joyous moment of travel: one knows that the first joy can never be recovered, and the wise traveler learns not to repeat successes but tries new places all the time." - Paul Fussell 

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