Getting Fat

I have decided that until my husband leaves for the states, I'm going to allow myself to get fat. No really fat, but I'm going to eat whatever I want! I only have five weeks left in Japan and only one week left with my husband and I don't want to waste a minute! However, when my husband leave, I'll probably lose any weight gained because I don't eat as much when it's just me and I'll be really bored so I'll probably run all the time.

One of the main things I'm going to miss about Japan would be the food. I LOVE Japanese food! It's all very fresh and delicious, especially the fish. Coming from Kansas, we don't get too many fresh fishes to choose from and fish just isn't really a part of our daily cuisine. Let's be honest, we are beef eaters! Now, though, I definitely think I'm going to be making more trips to the seafood counter in the states.

The other problem is that I don't know how to make Japanese food. I know, I know, I've lived in Japan for the past three years and didn't learn any Japanese cooking. I'm a fool, but I'm going to learn before I leave! I already have a volunteer to teach me. I'll be sure to post pictures.

I look forward to showing all my friends back home what I learn! Japanese food dinner party, anyone?

Packing

So we've been packing off and on for the past couple weeks. It's such a pain trying to ship all the boxes back. Whenever I moved in Lawrence, it was easy; just pack up a friend's truck and move it. With international packing, it's a whole other story.

When we initially came, we had three suit cases and a duffle bag. That's it! Since then we've acquired so many extra things (i.e. souvenirs, books, clothes, etc.) So, we can't fit it all in our suitcases. Surprisingly, though, the shipping prices aren't too bad.

With each day, it's getting harder and easier to leave.

Fourth of July

Happy Independence Day, America! It's a shame I can't be there to celebrate with you but soon I will be coming home to you!

Love always,
Megan