On the Edge of Ease

This last week has been full of rain, packing and an unsettling feeling that I am actually leaving the country. In some ways, the change will be quite welcome. I will have to acquire a new computer, and probably one that is better than here. I can upload photos more easily, and let you all know my adventures. So far, they have been all paperwork related: I spent a week in Massachusetts getting my visa documents in order(sucessful, but just in time), getting my plane ticket (much less stressful) and buying new clothes(fantastically good, in that I bought a great new sportjacket at Filene's basement for only $25!).

Tomorrow, I get on the big jet airplane. I fly from BWI to Detroit, and then from there to Japan, directly. I arrive in Osaka to await my new adventure.

Am I ready? Maybe. If I do not come running with my tail between my legs, asking for mercy of the good ol' US of A, in three weeks, I should be fine.

We shall see. Tonight, a gentle repast at CC's carryout, where, in some ways, this adventure all began.