Becca Goes to Japan: Archive

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Japan Withdrawal

I miss Japan so freaking bad. A friend that I met at KGU posted some pictures of Hirakatashi train station (eki) and Tsutaya…So close to tears, it wasn’t even funny. No joke. I wish I could have stayed for a year. :< Some advice for future students, do not miss out ANY opportunities. Take all the pictures, even if you think you look stupid doing it, just do it. Take every...

May 2nd

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Apr 25th

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himaykoller asked: こにちは！私はエミーです。秋で日本に行きます。じゃ、I was wondering how much Japanese do you need to know to get by? I'm going to be studying at International Christian University in Tokyo in the fall for 4 months and I'm super nervous and excited. I've taken 2 years of college level Japanese. Should I be okay then once I get there? ありがとうございます！

Apr 22nd

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Feb 26th

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Feb 21st

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Feb 21st

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ungigliotralespine replied to your post

ungigliotralespine replied to your post: I’ve decided… Or you may go to Japan to work temporary as English teacher. This is true. However, most corporations schools/etc want you to have a BA. Now, when I was over there, I heard that basically any native English speaking person is a good candidate for a tutor…not necessarily a teacher. idk. It’s definitely something...

Feb 21st

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I've decided...

…that once I finally get a job, I’m opening a savings account for my next trip to Japan. It’s going to happen. Oh yes. YouTube is being stupid and not letting me upload some of my videos. Workin’ on it.

Feb 13th

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I miss Japan...

I really do. Just over the past few days, a lot of friends I made in Japan are gearing up for their second semester. Their pictures and FB status updates makes my heart ache. I’m so very happy for them, that they get to continue at KGU, but I just realized today the reason for my blues. Japan. I miss it. I’ve been feeling really teary and just out of sorts…and I finally...

Jan 29th

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明けましておめでとう

Happy New Year! 2012 was amazing. A lifelong dream came true for me. Not just going to Japan, but I freaking lived there for nearly 4 months. I’ve been trying to come up with the words to express how grateful I am for this experience and…there are none. There are no words that can truly express how this entire journey has given me growth as a person. I pray God blesses me once...

Jan 2nd

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Merry Christmas!

I hope everyone has a lovely Christmas! And for those who do not celebrate Christmas, I hope you have a lovely December 25th!

Dec 25th

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On the verge of tears...

…I’m tired of being sick. I can’t take many medicines that would get rid of this crud I have, so I have to try to do it naturally, at least until after Christmas, when my doctor will be back in the office. If I could just get rid of all this mucus in my throat, I’d feel loads better even though I feel weak… So, yeah…Sorry this isn’t a video update or...

Dec 23rd

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Thanks, Airplane Germs...

…I sound like I have the voice of an elderly woman who has smoked 5 packs a day since she was 10. I’m glad to be home, but it’s hard to enjoy it when you’re sick and cannot even hang out with friends. Also, I already miss Japan. I didn’t think it would hit so soon, but I do miss it. Good news is that my cat loves me again <3

Dec 20th

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Home Again~

…with jet lag! Went to “sleep” around 1AM and have “slept” poorly. Finally at 5:30AM, I said screw dis! So yeah… Despite it being 11PM when I arrived in my home town, two of my really good friends and God Mother were there with my parents at the airport to welcome me home. They had banners and were cheering. It was nice. Not too embarrassing though...

Dec 16th

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On the plane home...

…for serious, gaiz…I’m back in the states already. Kinda hard to believe. Trying to get used to American rudeness and loudness again. After 4 months of polite quietness, you really forget how different people were before…anywho I’m on the plane from Seattle to Atlanta. I’ll post more about my last days and flight from Kansai to Seattle at another time. I...

Dec 15th

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serifsandscribbles replied to your post: And this...

hahaha you know if you took the stuff out of boxes it would probably fit… just saying. But the majority of these are gifts!!! Plus, a lot of this stuff would break if I took it of the box and had it jostle around in a suitcase! BOXES OR BUBBLE WRAP OR BOTH…!!!

Dec 14th

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And this happens...

I had to buy a 3rd checked luggage bag because I figured that with my clothes and all the stuff I’ve accumulated, it just wouldn’t happen with 2. Well guess what? It’s not even gonna happen with 3!!! I will have to buy a 4th piece of checked luggage. And Delta will charge $200 for the 2 extra ones. FUN TIMES. ((I bet if Tori was here, she could make it work…I’m...

Dec 13th

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nuclotei replied to your post: Cool Thing That...

nuclotei replied to your post: Cool Thing That Happened Must. Now. Rewatch!!! WATCH WIF ME WHEN I COME BACK!!!

Dec 10th

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Cool Thing That Happened

Watched the first season of Hana Yori Dango with KD and Lauren. FINISHED the first season. I was so happy I got to introduce them to Hanadan. Lauren wants to see the second season! ALL THE HYD GIFS

Dec 9th

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I Don't Know Why...

…but I am more anxious now, 6 days before going home, than I was when I was leaving for Japan. Maybe it’s the stress of finals and packing. idk…Next Saturday will be a full day of nothing. My dorm will be inspected at 9AM. Go to the station at 9:50AM. Get on a shuttle for the airport at 10:30AM…Arrive at the airport around 12PM-ish and wait for my flight that leaves at...

Dec 9th

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Yeah~

Got the most nerve-wracking crap out of the way for finals! My oral and reading aloud tests. I slipped up more in my reading because there were like 3-4 kanji I forgot and my pacing was just crap. But my oral went fairly well…? I think? I think it may be a false security, but it would be nice if I did well. I did slip up at one point and couldn’t remember the Japanese phrase...

Dec 6th

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Dec 6th

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I'm Officially the First Person Out of the Dorm :\

As of next Saturday…My inspection is at 9AM and I leave the dorm at 9:50AM via taxi, and leave Hirakata Station at 10:30AM via Shuttle for the airport. My flight isn’t until 6PM. ;o; But that’s the only time that works. So, I guess I won’t have to worry about missing my flight! Really trying to figure out when I will have time to pack D:

Dec 5th

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Dec 4th

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Dec 3rd

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Dec 2nd

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blargh

I’ve been so tired…all day long…buhhhh… I told myself I would get at least half of my paper done today…how’s one page? Granted, it’s only a little after 5pm, but still…it’s not looking good. The paper is due in 8 days and needs to be 7 pages long…I should be able to spit that out in an afternoon. I’m just so flippin’...

Dec 2nd

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Dec 2nd

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My head is about to crash on this keyboard...

14 days tomorrow. 14 days. But what will really be crazy is…in 4 days, it will be 10 days away. It’s kinda like counting down towards Christmas when you were a kid, but not…exactly? I love that I’m finally going home to see my friends and family, but I hate that I am leaving such a beautiful place and such wonderful friends. It really hit me today that I may never see...

Nov 30th

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tragicalhistorytour: when adults are like “wOW YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL GORGEOUS YOU MUST HAVE A MILLION BOYS CHASING AFTER YOU OH MY GRACIOUS ME YOU’RE SO GROWN UP HOW ARE YOU NOT TAKEN YET HAHAHA” Always at family reunions…

Nov 30th

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Nov 30th

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Nov 29th

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Still Sick...

Granted, I do feel better than I did this past weekend, but I still feel crappy. :< I feel really weak in the mornings and just cannot get it together. In my SP class, we had a skit to perform. I totally botched my lines along with forgetting one line. But! I got one vote for favorite actor… My group (me and one other person) also got a vote for best skit. Thanks to whoever...

Nov 28th

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