Saying Goodbye...

Saying goodbye is harder than I thought it would be. Even though I am leaving for only a short amount of time (four months), I get the feeling like I am going for more than that. As I say good bye to my co-workers, colleagues, friends and family, I already begin to miss them. I would just like to say that I appreciate the impact that everyone has had on my life. For all the advice, accountability, criticism, wisdom, support, and prayers, I would just like to say Thank You. Because of you, I feel confident and equipped to study in a foreign land.

Sayonara,

-Tristan

Three weeks til...

Wow! just three weeks til I leave for Japan. The reality that I am leaving for a semester has not yet set in. There is just so much I still need to do before I leave. One of which is to pack. But what do I pack? I will be gone for a semester so I do not want to forget anything. Clothes,... toothbrush,... extra bag for Christmas gifts,... neck pillow for the plane??? If you can think of something I might need, please leave me a comment below.

Arigato,

-Tristan