Nippon a Go Go!
Statement 1: I really want everyone to read and respond plz
The official count down of days before I leave the country for Japan is 13 daysand counting. I am 80% packed and am truly not sure of what else to bring. The idea of me leaving for at least a year hasn’t hit me yet. I’m more concerned about how I am going to be perceived over there in Japan, being a full figured, tall, African American woman. I’ve actually never been concerned about it until now. I’m worried about the looks, the stereotyping etc… I’m sure I will be able to get through it, but it is a concern I have. I still have to make a grocery list for when I get there and be prepared to buy a cell phone. I am excited about the phone considering they have phones that probably brush your teeth over there XD. As far as getting everyone something; well as nice as I’m sure that would be, I’ll probably be able to get some things for people, and possible postcards and things of that nature. I just hope everyone doesn’t forget me here ^^;;
Contact Information: (more coming as I receive it)
Skype: Tis_Anita
Email: Likuid_Shadows@yahoo.com
Blog:http://nipponagogo.blogspot.com ( It isn’t fully constructed yet, but I wanted to have a journal specific to my travels in Japan.
Phone: soon to come
Random accomplishments: (This list was much longer but I honestly don’t remember most things now ^^;;;)
*I’ve read two books: Memoirs of a Geisha and Coraline
*I’ve completed my wings for one of my cosplays
* I’m practically hand making everything for my cosplays this year
* I know that I’m worth more than when some people offer me
*I made the Dean’s list for my first full semester worth of classes at CCBC
* I will be featured in a magazine called Girls World
*Given back a list of things I’ve borrowed!
*Spent time with a good number of ppl that I will miss
I’m sure there were more but I don’t recall them right now!
Statement 2:
At some points I feel like I simply abandon livejournal, and I’ve come to the conclusion that the reason why that is (or partial reason) is because I am scared of what I’ll read. It takes a lot of effort for me not to worry about things. Even things that aren’t my fault/don’t pertain to me/ or drama thrown my way from adolescents or adults. I take the brunt of things, because I’m willing to care. I don’t want this willingness anymore. I’m too far ahead of the curve when it comes to life to deal with lesser troubles… but I can’t help it, but I’m going to damn well try. I’m worth more than that.
[That in no way, shape, or form was meant to be depressing. It’s simply how I feel at the moment.]
Anyways, an all around LOVE to everyone!
The official count down of days before I leave the country for Japan is 13 daysand counting. I am 80% packed and am truly not sure of what else to bring. The idea of me leaving for at least a year hasn’t hit me yet. I’m more concerned about how I am going to be perceived over there in Japan, being a full figured, tall, African American woman. I’ve actually never been concerned about it until now. I’m worried about the looks, the stereotyping etc… I’m sure I will be able to get through it, but it is a concern I have. I still have to make a grocery list for when I get there and be prepared to buy a cell phone. I am excited about the phone considering they have phones that probably brush your teeth over there XD. As far as getting everyone something; well as nice as I’m sure that would be, I’ll probably be able to get some things for people, and possible postcards and things of that nature. I just hope everyone doesn’t forget me here ^^;;
Contact Information: (more coming as I receive it)
Skype: Tis_Anita
Email: Likuid_Shadows@yahoo.com
Blog:http://nipponagogo.blogspot.com ( It isn’t fully constructed yet, but I wanted to have a journal specific to my travels in Japan.
Phone: soon to come
Random accomplishments: (This list was much longer but I honestly don’t remember most things now ^^;;;)
*I’ve read two books: Memoirs of a Geisha and Coraline
*I’ve completed my wings for one of my cosplays
* I’m practically hand making everything for my cosplays this year
* I know that I’m worth more than when some people offer me
*I made the Dean’s list for my first full semester worth of classes at CCBC
* I will be featured in a magazine called Girls World
*Given back a list of things I’ve borrowed!
*Spent time with a good number of ppl that I will miss
I’m sure there were more but I don’t recall them right now!
Statement 2:
At some points I feel like I simply abandon livejournal, and I’ve come to the conclusion that the reason why that is (or partial reason) is because I am scared of what I’ll read. It takes a lot of effort for me not to worry about things. Even things that aren’t my fault/don’t pertain to me/ or drama thrown my way from adolescents or adults. I take the brunt of things, because I’m willing to care. I don’t want this willingness anymore. I’m too far ahead of the curve when it comes to life to deal with lesser troubles… but I can’t help it, but I’m going to damn well try. I’m worth more than that.
[That in no way, shape, or form was meant to be depressing. It’s simply how I feel at the moment.]
Anyways, an all around LOVE to everyone!