It's been about a month and a half since I left Japan, and this is probably my last post to this blog.
It's so strange being home. Sometimes I wonder whether or not the experience actually happened--did I just dream the entire thing? Did I really have that amazing experience? I've only got a language in my head and my souvenirs in my room to prove otherwise.
I do miss Japan. It's great to be home and all, and seeing my family is of course wonderful, but sometimes I'll look out the window and wonder if this is really where I'm supposed to be. There are corn fields on either side of me, and a skyline of mountains in my head. I'm a child of two cultures now, and as great as that is, it's also kind of disorienting at times.
I'm always going to remember Japan; I've made so many good friends, and made so many amazing memories. I definitely plan to return someday! But that's not important right now. What's important right now is moving forward, and focusing on the future. I hope that my experiences overseas will help me be successful in college as well!
However, this exchange would not have been possible without Rotary Youth Exchange. They were with me every step of the way, and I am so grateful for their support. The exchange has helped me grow in ways I never thought possible, and I hope that other kids will make the decision to go on exchange. It was probably the most important year of my life thus far.
Live long and prosper, guys. Peace out.
