The home life

So, i've been home for about 2 weeks now. Alot of carzy things have happened already though. First, my brother had a bachelor party the first day i was back... that was real fun. Got to hang with a bunch of guys i havent seen i quite some time.

Then, the weekend after, my brother got married and i got a new sister with the deal. It was a real nice day. Went very smooth and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves. I'm really happy for those two!

It's been really fun getting back into the groove with all of my friends back here. I thought that it wouldn't be as easy as it has been to kick it off right were we parted last september. I feel welcome, and couldn't ask for more.

It's the 3rd of July today, right around three months till i depart for my year in Japan. I got to thining today that i'm going to miss the 4th next year due to not being home untill the end of July. I guess i'm curious what it'll be like, not being in my home country that i love to celebrate our independence. I'm sure it will be somewhat of an odd feeling.

I had my first true sushi expirience a few days back. I must say i was a little worried about going to Japan knowing nearly nothing about what i would be eating, and in the past sushi scared me a little. Now that i've eatin it though, i honestly really liked it. The Japanese really know how to eat! So, that's just one more scare i can cross off my list as i prepare for this insane challenge.

Yeah, It's Pretty Intense

Well guys, I've just finished spring term at SOU and now i'm preparing to move out for summer and then get ready to go to Japan in October. I think i'm more excited about this trip than anything before, yet really nervous at the same time. I know it'll be worth every minute whether i'm scared to death or not!

I'm going to keep this blog up and running through out my time abroad. I bought a sweet new little camera so i can show you all the amzing things I see!

gonna miss everyone in Ashland a ton when i'm gone. You guys have made my two years here incredible. And of course, all my good friends back home too. Going away for nine months at a time is tough, but not nearly as hard as when i'll be half away around the globe and unable to come see ya'll.

Anyway, keep it real when i'm gone!