Thought I should update, dutifully (goal is to have this accumulated so I can read it at the end of my adventures in Japan). It’s been rough the past few weeks because something unexpected came up. I was really looking forward to traveling around Japan and maybe going to another country in December because I have more than two weeks off, but 90% sure now, I will be flying back home to the rock for family reasons. I’ll remember September ‘11 when I read this in a few years . .

It’s October and the weather is so much better with this cool breeze. Finally had my first salon experience in Japan on Oct 1. Kei-san helped me out by coming with me. She recommended a really nice place that all the past ALTs from my office went to. Thanks, Kei-san! (; She’s my fav.

Haven’t drank in more than two weeks and got my exercise routine together. I basically use the p90x that I stole from Hannah (thanks homie) and run around my neighborhood and sometimes by the river. Running around (perhaps jogging is more accurate ha ha) helps a lot when you’re stressed out. I’ll keep updating my progress on becoming fit and maybe toned, note the emphasis on maybe. Apparently though, it’s better to mix up the routines from time to time according to a trusted source. What are my October goals besides becoming fit? Meet more people & get to know them better (perhaps get to know better the ones I already met)... and go exploring.