Between doing paperwork for my new job and receiving/unpacking our household goods ie furniture and such. Yay we have the t.v. set up ! Honestly, we don't watch a lot of television but somehow having it connected felt like a milestone in our feeling at home here. I can't explain that but there it is. … Continue reading Exploring Japan-Photo Essayish
First off, my feet are tired and sore. I truly love that so much of Japan is so very accessible, however my feet are not used to this much activity. I am hoping they catch up and get in the game soon or the next 3 years will be painful - I'm not giving up … Continue reading Getting Out in Japan
This week did not turn out the way we planned but I'm not complaining. The plan was: Friday: we pass the written portion of the driving test, go into town and have sushi! Saturday/Sunday: explore a LOT, get train swipey thingies and go visit the husband's co-workers for a bbq or whatever. Monday/Tues: move in … Continue reading Week 2 in Japan
To be honest, it isn't your typical first week living in a new place. Since we are Navy we have had to go through a week of orientation which has taken up most of our days. Also, for probably the first time in my life I … Continue reading Week 1 in Japan
the photo above is blurry because I was so very tired Well the flight was cramped and those neat little air vents on most planes that you can turn to blow air on you were non existant so it was really warm for 12 hours. Otherwise, it was a nice trip without any real issues. … Continue reading A New Adventure Begins
So it begins today, our new chapter in a new place. The last 10 years we have moved several times but always domestic, from one coast to the other. Today we break that chain and catch a 12 hour flight to Japan to live and experience a very different way of life. I can't fully … Continue reading A New Chapter in Life
Yes, it's that close to move day! T Minus 42 Hours and Counting for our flight to Japan! We spent the last two weeks traveling to visit family in Arizona, Louisiana and Texas and now we are back in San Diego doing last minute calls to credit cards and planning our final meals in America...until … Continue reading T Minus 42 Hours and Counting!
About a month ago my left eye started tearing up quite a lot and has been almost every day since. It wasn't painful for most of the time so I didn't bother with it during our trip in December but now it's starting to get sore and I'm feeling dehydrated so I called the doctor … Continue reading Tears Aren’t Always Healthy
With the long list of things I need to have done for my health screening for overseas moving I am finally nearing the end and should be able to submit my package Friday. Today I had four different needles with various vaccines pumped into my arms, one of which created a bubble that I have … Continue reading Enough with the needles!
Well we received our orders for the move to Japan in February! Yay! Now we start the process of getting everything in order. My passport expired some time ago but I'm finding out the Navy will issue me a free passport for the move and possibly a Visa if I need one. The biggest … Continue reading What do you mean less than 4 months to do everything!?!
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