Despite the sudden onset of big changes in my life, I can't help but feel a bit over indulgent. I have been taking it easy the past couple of weeks, not working as much, going out everyday (eating out and shopping too much) and basically enjoying the month I have left in California. It has been a great summer, and the month ahead is full of big events.
First off, it's my 21st birthday this Saturday. Yay! I'm postponing celebrating till the following week, since I'll be going to Vegas for my future sister-in-law's bachelorette party. I'll probably just end up seeing a movie and going out to eat to celebrate. on the actual day.
Second, as mentioned above, my brother is getting married on September 4th. I'm really excited to be a bridesmaid and participate in all the wedding festivities and events during these upcoming weeks. Of course, I'm happy for my brother as well, who has been with the same girl for eight plus years now. I cannot think of a more deserving couple.
Third, I leave to study in Tokyo for a year on September 13th. Part of me is dying with excitement, the other part of me wants to cling onto my home and never leave. Not having the funds to come home during my short winter vacation doesn't help with the anticipatory homesickness, either. I hope I'll be able to visit my friend in Taiwan or my family in the Philippines for Christmas.
That said, this blog will probably shift to more of a "JULIE'S ADVENTURES IN JAPAN!" feel. I redid my layout, and the sub-caption 樹里の世界 means "Julie's World" in preparation for this.
33 more days. I fidget unremittingly at the thought.
First of all, I love the new layout. It's adorable. Second, happy early birthday! The big 2-1 is going to be exciting! And I can totally relate to your summer. So many big things ahead that it's hard to figure out what to do to relax/prepare for the awesome adventures to be had. I am so excited for you to be studying in Japan! What an amazing experience that will be. I am looking forward to hearing all of your awesome stories. :] And for you to be my penpal! I am warning you now that I will be a total Japanese noob and therefore my letters will start out mostly in english, with a bit of kanji here and there. Haha But one day I will learn!
ReplyDeleteI hope you continue to enjoy the rest of your summer! Who cares about being productive, that's what the school year is for. We all have these lists of things to do/accomplish over the summer but it's hard to get to it all. And congratulations to your brother, weddings are tons of fun! :3
Thanks so much for everything, Nicki! :D
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to having you as my penpal as well ... it doesn't matter if your Japanese is noob, I'll appreciate it all the same! Plus it might be nice to have some English interaction here and there hahahaha.
I'm also secretly hoping I can come back in time for some kind of SoCal convention, but we'll see! :b