Thursday, August 7, 2008

Yokohama time

Hey. Look at my new clock! It's Yokohama time!

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

I Have a Visa!

So, a few days ago I got an email from my host club in Japan asking me to let them know about my itinerary once I get it. They said that they want me in Japan for a language camp form the 20th to the 29th of September! That means I should be leaving within two weeks!

At that point I was still waiting for my visa, so I informed my travel agent about the dates. She emailed back telling me that as of last friday, I have a visa! Yay! Now I just have to wait a few more days and hopefully I'll have my plane tickets. I am going to get all packed up and ready to go this week, just incase they call and say that I am leaving in 3 days or something. The only bad thing about leaving sooner than I thought I would be is that I might not be here for the going away party my friends are throwing me. Hopefully they can reschedule it for a day that I will still be here.

Last weekend, we went down to Milwaukee to visit AnnaMarie, Tyler, and Katie and to go to the Breaking Dawn release party! Breaking Dawn is the fourth and final book in the Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer. AnnaMarie, Christy, and I went to Border's for the midnight release party. The party was pretty lame, but we had a good time together! We went for ice cream at Kopp's and had some fun girl time. I'm glad that I will get to see them one more time before I leave, because I will be flying out of Milwaukee.

I have been getting so excited to go! I thought I would be more nervous at this point, but I'm really not. I've been cleaning out my room and studying my Japanese. I finally made arrangements to take that final exam before I go. Today, my friends Kate is coming over. She volunteered to help me pack! That was so nice of her. I am really going to miss her this year. I have also been hanging out with my friends as much as I can before I leave. In two weeks. Wow. I still can't believe it is that soon. I'm so excited!