Konnichiwa!
I’ve made my triumphant return to the States. I’ll be be uploading my trip journal to the blog shortly. Check out the page “Asian Adventure” in the upper right to see my trip journal and photos as I post them.
Sayonara for now.
Nihao!
I will be at the airport in exactly 12 hours. I’m both excited and petrified. 
I’m trying to take things easy, while still realizing i’m not packed. It’s a slow process, but what do you pack in one suitcase to stretch you for 3 weeks? It’s a daunting task.
I know that this will be a life changing and psychologically centering trip for me. I’ve really been attempting to focus on myself lately, which, seems pretty selfish; however, I realize its importance. I’m learning to say no and do what’s right for me…not what is right for everyone else. This trip is going to be a segue into living a much simpler life. Less belongings, less time commitments, less stress. It’s bound to be the healthiest thing i’ve ever done.
Back to the trip, I shall be gone until the 24th of May. I may be able to update once or twice, but i’m not counting on it. Instead, I’m going to be doing my own journaling (yes, pen and paper…how quaint) and really catalog my experience and how it has changed me. At least i’m hoping that to be the case.
It’s funny how people always lump anything East of Russia as “Asia”, but China, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan each have their own distinctive cultures. I can’t wait to experience it.
So as I go forth into the world, I hope that you can all also have the opportunity to take a look at the world around you and consider all it has to offer.
Wish me luck.
XOXO,
Steve
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