2 years.

It's been nearly 2 years since I studied in Japan. It was the single most terrifying, exciting, spiritual and growing experience of my life. I've lost touch with some, but have created even stronger bonds with others. Looking back on my experience, I realize just how much I changed and learned about myself. Being alone in Japan forced me to break out of my shell and for that I'll be eternally grateful.

Currently, I'm about to graduate with my Bachelor's of Fine Art. It's a scary time in my life. Sometimes I get so flustered and frustrated that I cry, or have a mini panic attack. What am I going to DO with my life now? My time in Japan has helped me cope with the stress of figuring everything out. I applied to graduate school and have been accepted into a couple schools. My love for Japan still resides in my heart and makes me wonder if I should just move to Japan and teach English. But then I think, maybe I could teach college art in Japan with my graduate degree. Another issue to work out. I do know one thing: I will go back to Japan, it just depends on when?