Preparations
I've been making fewer posts. Either it's because I've had less time or I'm being careful about what I disclose. Technically non of my students are supposed to know I am leaving until 2 weeks (or a month?) before and, while it's unlikely, it's possible one or two might find/read this. I hate having to lie when they ask me if I'm being transfered to another school after Shinkoiwa closes. I won't even be here by then but I just say I don't know yet.
I'm anxious about flights. Decent prices aren't listed until March. I've been wanting to buy tickets since January.
Registration for Birthright Israel is in less than a week.
Got a show on Sunday. Little annoyed because apparently the flyers are still being made, but now I won't even have time to pass them out to anyone. On Monday my good friend Joe is leaving Japan.
What is this, college graduation all over again? Japan has been this giant chapter of my life and it's all about to end in a rushing flurry of stuff. Shows, parties, karaoke, expensive food, the coming and going of books. There's only so much I get to keep. Pictures, memories, long-distance friendships, and Greg.
I am excited about all that will happen from April on. But it's also the moment of truth. Can I really live in the States knowing that I'm settling down? When I have no crappy job holding me back, can I really make a career in music? When people don't get me and it's not because I'm a foreigner, can I still cope? When like-minded people are harder to find because I'm no longer looking for outsiders, will I be able to make friends?
Is this next stage of my life when it all gets boring or is it the good part?
I'm anxious about flights. Decent prices aren't listed until March. I've been wanting to buy tickets since January.
Registration for Birthright Israel is in less than a week.
Got a show on Sunday. Little annoyed because apparently the flyers are still being made, but now I won't even have time to pass them out to anyone. On Monday my good friend Joe is leaving Japan.
What is this, college graduation all over again? Japan has been this giant chapter of my life and it's all about to end in a rushing flurry of stuff. Shows, parties, karaoke, expensive food, the coming and going of books. There's only so much I get to keep. Pictures, memories, long-distance friendships, and Greg.
I am excited about all that will happen from April on. But it's also the moment of truth. Can I really live in the States knowing that I'm settling down? When I have no crappy job holding me back, can I really make a career in music? When people don't get me and it's not because I'm a foreigner, can I still cope? When like-minded people are harder to find because I'm no longer looking for outsiders, will I be able to make friends?
Is this next stage of my life when it all gets boring or is it the good part?