I feel like I have undergone metamorphosis. I am no longer the boy I was when I left America to find myself in the Japan, but I am now that man that I was searching for. Everyday I am cultivating my character. Physically with good diet and exercise, mentally with a good book, and socially with a romance interest.
I am seeing life through open eyes, and I am loving every glimpse of it. School is wonderful, my only complaint is that my classes are a little too easy. I am thinking of taking 5 classes instead of 4 next semester.
I am in love. Mckenna and I have never been better together. We make delicious meals on the weekends, study together during the week, and enjoy the sights of tokyo as a pair. She has stolen my heart and wont let go. I honestly cannot recall another time when my heart has this way.
Life is simple, I am happy with a quiet day at the apartment filled with good food, and a good book. I have just finished reading Dracula and also The Hound of the Baskervilles, a Sherlock Holmes novel. I have already read 9 books since January, others which are Frankenstein, Metamorphosis, and the Hitchhiker's guide series.
Here are pictures!
Tokyo Dome City
This day was so much fun, I went with Mckenna to an amusement park. I really love how the roller coaster goes through the ferris wheel!
Squid for lunch and Ice cream for dessert!
Friends
Mckenna and I Mckenna and my roommate June
These strange fashion mascots. zombie kitties??
Birthday Celebration
Yummm my birthday celebration. We dined on all you can eat cake!
Sweets paradise: I really want to take Danielle and Alexis here
Home made food
Some good home made meals! Banana pancakes for breakfast and homemade spaghetti bolognese and garlic bread
Imperial Palace
Outside of the imperial palace. Unfortunately it was closed on this day. I must go again and get pictures for you all. Look at the swans!
Kamakura
This was an incredible trip! 2 hours from Tokyo by bus, we visited a Buddhist temple and practiced Zen meditation with a zen master! I felt free afterwards.
To everyone out there reading this, you have my love. To all of my family, thank you for your love and support as I learn to enjoy life to its fullest here (especially thanks for putting up with the long time spent with no contact). I love you all dearly, and I think of everyone daily.
Yours Truly,
Tony
