Laptop crash

It's amazing how much you become dependent on your laptop once you possess one. I for one, turn on my laptop as soon as I step in the house after work. My laptop crashed for no apparent reason last week. So, what have I been doing since? In fact, I find myself a lot more productive and more sociable when I am at home. Even when I sit in front of the desktop! That is why I am writing this blog now, to tell everyone, I am totally not addicted to technology and I can still function normally without it.

Last bit of Japan

After Matsuyama and trip with sis, my days in Japan went back like a flying arrow. All I could remember is saying goodbye to people and getting as much Japan as possible.

First was the Pacchin parade. Every summer in Oita, corporations and associations would build historical heroes, warriors out of lantern floats and parade down the main street downtown Oita city. This is a picture of my favourite character in Samurai Warrior 2, Tadakatsu Honda 本田忠勝. Go get them Honda!

One night during my last week in Japan, SJ, Matt and I met up with two elementary teachers we worked with, and had a very nice last dinner together. I admire the effort and passion these two teachers have toward English. I don't think I can be so persistent with my Japanese study.

Another night Matt and I made it out to watch the annual summer fireworks in the midst of crazy packing and cleaning up. Too bad my camera doesn't take good night pictures, and Matt's was out of battery (speaking of which, Matt, did you find your camera charger yet?). The fireworks were alright; it was the occasion that was memorable.

Hey, we were also able to meet up with Takako's best friend Shinobi for lunch before we left. We had our all time favourite Okonomiyaki too! Even though we all lived in Oita, we could only hang out 3 times, but everytime was a lot of fun. I wish I could know Shinobi more...

Thanks to Matt's romantic bug, I can put this sunrise scene from our apartment window in my memory forever.
Here I conclude my one year journey in Japan. Looking back, I feel I have grown so much in just one year. Although I did not enjoy working in Japan, I was able to meet people from all over the world and become friends with them. I would say one thing we all enjoyed is to laugh about our work life, be motivated to karaoke and play badminton. I miss it all, but I am also ready to move onto the next page in my life. I would also like to thank my family for your support and Matt, I am so lucky to have met you and have enjoyed my journey with you! I love you all.