Years. Many years since I last updated this blog. My last entry was in the summer 2008.My first summer in Japan and when my sister came to visit me. After that, I guess work and life got more in the way of my blogging. For that I apologize.
I spent a wonderful and frustrating 3 years in Japan. I made many friends. I learned some Japanese. I loved teaching/working with the kids. I lived in small town and got to know many wonderful people who were so open and kind to me. Many people who come to Japan to teach run into so many issues/culture shock. I did eventually have some horrid culture shock moments, but that was when I decided it was time for me to leave. I would have loved to make Japan my permanent home, but my family needed me. And I needed them. It was hard and painful to leave. I am still reeling and dealing with that move back home. It was like being pulled from the life of your dreams that slowly turned into a nightmare. I wish I could have done so many things differently. I left a HUGE part of myself in Japan.
I don’t listen to as much Orange Range anymore, but during my time in Japan I did see them in concert twice. I joined the fanclub and it was great. I became a big fan of Tohoshinki (when they were 5) and saw them in concert once. I joined their fanclub too. I have great memories of the concerts I attended as well as some memorabilia.
Now, I am rebooting my career as a visual artist. It has been a very rough road so far in this economy. And I need as much help as possible. I have dream and vision that I want to share. I want to continue to touch lives and make a difference. So, i will post some personal stories from Japan from time to time. I will post some artwork too.
Thanks for standing by me when I disappeared.
xoxo