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Wow, another week has gone by already. Well, I guess this one seems to have passed much quicker than the last. Perhaps it was helped by my making a decision. I was feeling really anxious about my situation. It was down to "fish or cut bait". Although I don't want to head home, making that decision is better than staying here and the uncertainty that entails.
Again the days blurred by until the week was gone. As expected the party last Saturday night was lots of fun. There were a good mix of Japanese, foreigners, ex-teachers, ex-students, and random other people. As with any good party, as it heated up the neighbors called the police. The cops arrived and asked everyone to quite down (which we did.) I wonder if a "noise violation" ticket even exists here. I can't see it as being a big enough problem to make it a fine-able offense (as it is in the States... not that I would know...)
Sunday I got up and went to Akihabara again. As I expected they opened the main street to pedestrian traffic. I walked around for quite a while before heading home. Sunday night I made "the call" home. Monday morning I awoke to an airline ticket reservation in my e-mail in-box. To those involved in orchestrating my return, know that you have my utmost thanks.
Most of the rest of the week was spend in a bland combination of moping around and unsuccessfully looking for jobs online (both in Japan and back in the States.)
Yesterday I went with my roommate to Yokohama to get our re-entry permits. This permit allows me to theoretically return to Japan on the visa I already have. That means I could return and work in Japan without having to apply for another visa (a rather lengthy process.) I may not use it. However, just incase, it keeps at least one bridge from burning. Woah, and the immigration office... talk about a trans-cultural experience! After we got our permits my roommate went home and I walked around Yokohama for a while. I eventually found my way to the shop where I bought my cell phone and went in to cancel my contract. Luckily all I had to do was pay my last bill to cancel my service (WHY can't cell companies in the States make things this easy!?) Late in the evening I got together with a number of people and we all went out for drinks.
Today was once again more-or-less wasted sitting around the house recovering from yesterday's adventures. I think tomorrow I'll head into Tokyo one more time. Monday is slated as the day to wrap up my affairs here and pack. Finally I fly on Tuesday.
Looking back this ... trip ... this adventure... has been long yet short, exciting yet soul-crushing. I'd like to thank you, my readers, for your continued support. I know this blog probably didn't turn out to be what you were expecting. (It certainly didn't end up like I was expecting!) Here's to looking forward to more blog-able adventures in the future. I'll try to update again before I leave Japan. Until then:
Jaa Mata Ne.
Again the days blurred by until the week was gone. As expected the party last Saturday night was lots of fun. There were a good mix of Japanese, foreigners, ex-teachers, ex-students, and random other people. As with any good party, as it heated up the neighbors called the police. The cops arrived and asked everyone to quite down (which we did.) I wonder if a "noise violation" ticket even exists here. I can't see it as being a big enough problem to make it a fine-able offense (as it is in the States... not that I would know...)
Sunday I got up and went to Akihabara again. As I expected they opened the main street to pedestrian traffic. I walked around for quite a while before heading home. Sunday night I made "the call" home. Monday morning I awoke to an airline ticket reservation in my e-mail in-box. To those involved in orchestrating my return, know that you have my utmost thanks.
Most of the rest of the week was spend in a bland combination of moping around and unsuccessfully looking for jobs online (both in Japan and back in the States.)
Yesterday I went with my roommate to Yokohama to get our re-entry permits. This permit allows me to theoretically return to Japan on the visa I already have. That means I could return and work in Japan without having to apply for another visa (a rather lengthy process.) I may not use it. However, just incase, it keeps at least one bridge from burning. Woah, and the immigration office... talk about a trans-cultural experience! After we got our permits my roommate went home and I walked around Yokohama for a while. I eventually found my way to the shop where I bought my cell phone and went in to cancel my contract. Luckily all I had to do was pay my last bill to cancel my service (WHY can't cell companies in the States make things this easy!?) Late in the evening I got together with a number of people and we all went out for drinks.
Today was once again more-or-less wasted sitting around the house recovering from yesterday's adventures. I think tomorrow I'll head into Tokyo one more time. Monday is slated as the day to wrap up my affairs here and pack. Finally I fly on Tuesday.
Looking back this ... trip ... this adventure... has been long yet short, exciting yet soul-crushing. I'd like to thank you, my readers, for your continued support. I know this blog probably didn't turn out to be what you were expecting. (It certainly didn't end up like I was expecting!) Here's to looking forward to more blog-able adventures in the future. I'll try to update again before I leave Japan. Until then:
Jaa Mata Ne.
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