It is now February 25th, just a little over one month here in Japan and my life has drastically changed! It’s hard to put into words how life has been…I don’t think I will ever fully adjust to life here, but things have drastically improved since I got here. Life is no less crazy than when I first got here….I am just learning how to deal with stress and cultural differences better. I have pretty much had a boyfriend since I was 15 years old, so I think the most difficult transition was learning to be completely alone, something that is totally new to me. My first month here was complete chaos, but I have managed to turn that chaos into productivity and creativity in the last few weeks. Meditation has become extremely important to me… I think my first month here has really given me anxiety, but by meditating just 5 minutes every day… I feel like I can handle any stressful situation now. Traveling without a friend, boyfriend, or family member forces you to sit with being alone and I’m ...
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