Sunday, March 29, 2009

pre-trip jitters

I can barely believe I am leaving tomorrow! I didn't actually think I would get to go on this amazing adventure and here it is right in front of me. All I have done this past week is hangout with my parents, try to get as much schoolwork done as possible, and try to prepare myself for Japan; in truth i really have no idea what it will be like though. I also have a feeling I am going to missing everyone much more than I usually would on a long trip because of all the cultural differences. Plus I am usually with family or friends on trips, this time I am on my own in many ways, even though I am staying with my family's close friends. Japan is so different than any other country I have ever visited; their culture is so unique. I don't think that much sleep is possible tonight with all that lays ahead of me and everything I will be experiencing in the next 3 weeks. Figuring out the airport with be a experience in itself. I also very much hope that they will upgrade me to first class since mistakenly my ticket says I am:) It is a 14 hour time difference and so I have to force myself to sleep on the 9 hour flight. I leave at 1:30 pm and arrive at 4 pm the next day. After my plane ride I have a 6 hour train ride to Jake's house. Keep in mind my body will think it is 2 am. I am very excited to see Jake again, see Olivia (his daughter and my friend) for the first time in years , and getting to know Noriko, Jake's lovely wife (who left the U.S. when I was in 2nd grade). Next time I write I could possibly be the tallest person in the whole country!
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8 comments:

  1. staycalmMarch 29, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    You really wanted to get me crying and missing you! Be brave and stay calm! Ask for help, speak slowly. I wonder if you bow instead of shaking hands. So much to learn......Have an incredible trip and come back.

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  2. UnknownMarch 29, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    wooo! go amara! ur all growed up.

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  3. UnknownMarch 30, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    omg now i know what it's like to be on the other side of a travel blog...i'm already checking it compulsively and you haven't even left yet.

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  4. UnknownApril 2, 2009 at 12:08 PM

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  5. UnknownApril 2, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    i hear there is a move to china?? here's some info that might be interesting for u:

    http://nobox.us/chinese_etiquette.pdf

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  6. UnknownApril 2, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    damn it won't let me post a link. well, you can copy/paste it.

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  7. staycalmApril 2, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    Thanks, Tiffany. Where do you find this stuff? I love the Subtitle, "How to say no to bear claws for dinner...get out of drinking...make small talk and suck up, Chinese style.

    I hear Amara can't get logged into Google to write in the blog in Japan because it's blocked.

    I can't wait to hear from her once she lands in Hong Kong. Who would have EVER imagined her trip to Japan would suddenly turn into a trip to Hong Kong!

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  8. Nancy Fisse DavisApril 3, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Greetings Amara,
    I understand your adventure has taken some twists and turns. Stay calm and be present - who do I sound like? I know it will be an amazing and wonderful experience for you. Come visit us soon so we can hear your stories!
    Love, fisse and all the critters

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