The day after tomorrow

I'm having weird dreams these days about flying to Japan, and being rejected at the airport. Somehow I think that's because Japan is so far away from home that I never truly believed I would make it there some day. Now it's only 2 days left until my flight takes off and I still can't really believe it. I'm also terrified something will happen after my 12 hour flight to Japan and they'll send me back home again. Not very likely though... Let's just think happy thoughts, shall we?

 

I arrive in Tokyo four days before my school starts. The first day I'll meet up with my landlord and he will show me to my room and and give me the keys. Not entirely sure if he will also help me set up a japanese phonenumber and other practical things, but we'll see. I decided not to tick the "yes" box for sheets, blankets and pillows on the room application form since it was so expensive... So I'll have to go look for that stuff on the first day too. If I can't find anything in regular stores, I have in worst case scenario researched on how to get to IKEA, haha!  Would it be horrible if I ate meatballs and potatoes on the first day in Tokyo? Probably.

 

My bags are now as good as packed! A few stuff needs to be added and a shirt or two cleaned but overall I'm finished. All that is left is for my room in Sweden to be turned into a usable spareroom for the rest of my family. I think I will shed a tear or two tomorrow... In my opinion my family is the best family one could ever have, and I will miss them sososo much. For my friends I had a farewell party last Saturday. I think it's hard for us all to imagine not being able to see eachother for an entire year. But even so everyone is very happy for me and the journey I have ahead. And we got Skype for a reason.

 

If I got time I will write to you before I leave, or during my stop in Moscow. Otherwise once I've settled down in my room in Tokyo. Either way - talk you to you soon!

My room in Tokyo!!!

 

20 days left

I am so excited! In 20 days l'll move to Japan! It's literally all I think about these days. I think one of the hardest things with moving is leaving everyone I love behind, but as I see it things at home will probably remain the same for the coming year. Not much happens here anyway, haha. The year in Japan will most likely pass by real fast too, but I'm planning on making every second of it count. Not everyday you get to experience your dream! Sure, Japan will certainly be a lot different from how I imagine it, but, that's also part of the charm. Expectations and reality blending together.

 

In a few days I'll know exactly where in Tokyo I'll be staying. My school lies somewhere in the Shinjuku area, so hopefully it's quite close by. Even if it's not I think I'll manage. I really look forward to all the things about Japan and Tokyo that I will learn by just living there!

 

I began packing my bag the other day and it's so difficult! What to bring with me? Things of practical use or of emotional attachment? I'm torn. If I could bring everything I own - I would. However, at the end of the day, I realized I'm probably going to buy so much stuff over there in Tokyo that I'll have trouble bringing everything home again. So, the fewer stuff I bring now, the better... 'Cuz oh boy do I look forward to the shopping! The Square Enix café and store lies in Shinjuku, and I think that says about everything.

 

 I can't wait!!