That being said, I also need to acknowledge the human side of my withdrawal. I remember when I first started regularly posting again and one thing I discussed was how to balance a 9-5 job after having traveled for so long. Stressing the importance of keeping the good habits I had developed and not falling back into familiar, non-constructive cycles. I'll admit, I backslid a bit there. There have been some periods of difficulty in adjusting here in Japan. This country is different than any other place I've been to and while that's not innately a negative, it can be stressful. Luckily I have made some wonderful friends who have been able to offer support and advice as I navigate living and working in Japan.
So what the heck have I been up to these last however many months?!
Well, I am now the proud owner of a 5-person tent. Gotta love those second-hand shops! I've gone out camping several times with friends to places like Izu, Hakone, and Nikko. I know you may just shake your head when I say there is video coming for those trips but I really do have pictures and videos to share!! Look, here's a picture as proof!! ::chuckle::
our view from our tent at Nikko |
I am still hula dancing with my school I discovered. And yes, there will be another video although I can't share the actual dances due to privacy for the choreography. But here's a GIF to entertain you...
My school is keeping me busy. It's hard to believe we're halfway through the school year and only 6 months left with my class. Time goes by so quickly! We're gearing up for Halloween and can you guess what my classroom theme is? HINT: My costume involves a love of cookies!
And of course I have been discovering new and amazing things here in Japan. Karaoke is of course a crowd favorite. I've also discovered dessert cafes which I don't even have words to describe at the moment. Trust me, you want to know more. I'm also learning how to make yummy Japanese food!
And I shall now leave you with a picture of my attempt at being a ladybug. Because who wouldn't want to see that? ::laugh::
If you'd like to check out my vlog on Youtube, you can check it out here.
**Please note: all photos and video are property of Kira Zebroski**
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