It is Friday, the last day of work before I begin Golden week(a 5 day long vacation here in japan). My job has been difficult, the days have been long, I have been challenged in my work but I have enjoyed it. Today I will get my first pay check. I couldn’t be happier. I have depleted almost all my money and literally have about $50.

They say that around the month mark of living in another country the honey moon phase ends and you go through your first real hump in being abroad. You miss home, dislike the country you are in, or may be frustrated with the language. I thought I was not going to go through this, that somehow I was different. Magically via extensive traveling and world experience, (yea stupid I know) I wouldn’t feel these common emotions. But it has been a little over a month and wallah, it hit me like a brick.

Today was a hump but I am going over it. One thing that has come to mind is will I be here for 6 months or a year. As of right now I think I will be living here 6 months, but times change, so I cannot be for certain.

I know my goal, to be content with the way things are nothing more and nothing less. Everything else is bonus. I have had many wonderful experiences in the past and am optimistic about my future. So as hard as it sometimes feels to put your lows in context shows the reality of how much silver lining there is in relation to the cloud. I have friends and family that care about me, a cool job, I LIVE IN JAPAN. Things are pretty nice.

It is time to enjoy Golden Week!