Well it has been a week or so since I have updated this so I think I need to post. I do have a mild excuse...I may (or may not have) smashed my face into the pavement and ended up in the hospital with an intracranial hemorrhage. Really not happen and not looking forward to seeing the medical bills for that accident...still having massive random headaches but it shall pass within a month...granted I don't smash it again. But anyways...

So as previously mentioned, Tommy and I have both accepted positions to work for Canadian Voice in Nagano, Japan. Last week was spent in Michigan visiting his friends/family. We broke the news to everyone there and they all seem genuinely happy for us.

I have also broke the news, by trying to sell stuff, to my facebook. Not sure how many people actually believe or know that we are leaving July 24th-July 25th but it is definitely happening. We both agreed (and purchased plane tickets the night of my accident!) that it would be beneficial that we both go the same time, even though I have no idea when I start work. I believe that our reasoning was as follows:

1. International flights are scary alone...and baggage is easy to handle together.
2. I could take care of getting things set while he is working (internet, etc..etc..).
3. He knows the language so navigation would be easier.
4. Having someone there is comforting more than not.
5. I could immerse myself in the language and we will have a car so can explore.
6. I would miss him like hell.

So even though I may have to leave the country until I get a working visa...I think this is the best plan...
Also, super excited that we are going to be getting a place together (helps save money and less scary than living alone)...I already told him if he needs space to let me know (as we have only been dating about 6 months so thing whole thing huge...not to mention the new country thing! But we are adventures!)



Onto my next subject...so how many of you have been playing Pokemon Go! It came out a few days ago and is super addicting! A whole crowd ran by us yesterday looking for a Scyther!

I wish I had a good meme to insert here...boo.

Shameless plug...here is a link to my Instagram and Tumbler...Tommy and I might start a joint one...and possibly start Vlogging! Stay tuned.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhishman/ Tumblr: http://fatalassassin585.tumblr.com/

So my boyfriend hasn't told anyone....but I doubt anyone reads this that he knows...so I would like to let everyone know........

WE ARE GOING TO NAGANO, JAPAN!!!!

When this whole situation stated I assumed we would be living separate in different cities at least an hour away. I was not too keen on that idea but I had accepted it. Somehow, we got lucky and we both have been accepted into the same Eikaiwa in Nagano, Japan!

I am terrified to teach but absolutely thrilled that we will be together in the same city. I won't feel so alone!

We have not solidified the plan yet but I believe it would be best for me to go around the same time (if not same day) as he does. I want to immerse myself in the Japanese language and culture right away! I have about two months to get a bit of Japanese under my belt and I feel this is the best way to do it!

Well I did it, I had my first ever Skype interview for a position over in Takasaki, Gunma. Technically, my second round interview. It took place Wednesday 10pm ET which is 11am Thursday (JPT). Quite a time difference.

Which makes waiting all the harder. I am awake all day, rather than sleeping due to the time difference so the waiting game is harder to play.

While this is entirely exciting in its own way I still have my doubts and fears. Moving to a new country is not something that I ever pictured myself doing. I love to travel but to pick up and move to a place where I will know no one is pretty damn crazy. Especially with how fast we are going at this.

June 1st -

Tommy: "Hey honey, Can you read my resume?"
Me: "Of course!"

June 6th -

Tommy: "So, I have an interview....in Japan!"
Me: *blank expression* "That's....uh...great?"

June 7th -

Tommy: "I need to dig through these e-mails."
Me: "How many do you get out there on a daily basis, out of curiosity?"

I would like to stop and take a moment to say, that I meant work emails when we were chatting on facebook....but let's get back to our narrative...

Tommy: Well, I only really went through my major submissions yesterday...and now I have nine interviews."
Me: <.< >.> *dumbfounded expression"



Fast forward through a week or two of a rollercoastering emotions. Being sad, elated, pissed, anxious...you know all the good stuff.

Now we are at the point where we are super excited. Because we are both going to go. Whether it be me following him, or him following me.

Why did we become so crazy?

Oh wait...we already were....



TBC....