I'm sitting here in the airport, about 15 minutes before boarding starts on my flight. Of course, the feelings of wishing I could stay longer are extremely strong right now. But this is how it's supposed to be. These feelings of not wanting to leave the place I called home for 3 years is proof of how much I loved Japan, loved Kesennuma, and how much I loved all the people I met there.
It's almost unreal to think about going home. It's not the first time I've done this whole process, but the bonds I made this time are much stronger than the ones I made the previous times. What I'm not looking forward to is the moment when I'm back in my room and the entire trip to Japan feels like one big dream. I hate that part. Also not looking forward to learning how to drive on the right side of the road again!
I thought about ending my blog soon after I got home, but I noticed the title of this blog, and I think I'm going to continue writing in it. I'll write about the reverse culture shock I experience, the impacts Japan will ultimately have on me, and of course, the time I end up coming back here, because I most definitely will. Speaking of which, I need to write a list of places to visit when I come back, because I imagine it'll be many years before I'm able to. My guess (because I like doing that) is that I'll be back in 5 years when the Olympics are being held... or maybe 4 years. Tickets during the Olympics will probably be through the roof.
This is the last post officially from my journey in Japan. I'm about to board now, so with this, I'll say thank you Japan, for everything. Thank you Kesennuma for allowing me the opportunity to call you home for 3 years. Thank you to the people, the teachers, and the students who watched over me for 3 years. It has been an incredible journey that not everyone will get the chance to experience. I will never forget any of you! I love you all! SAYONARA!!!
さようなら (sayounara) good-bye
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