2013...later this year will mark 3 years in Japan. I've been here for about 2 and a half years now...and it's crazy to think that I have been here for this time. Time flies by so quickly and I've accomplished so much, yet feel like there are so many things to do yet. Late last year, I got engaged and things quickly changed since then.
I have my work cut out for me this year. It will be a jam packed but fun year with lots of change and challenges. I told my BOE a couple weeks that I was not intending to re-contract, to which they were disappointed. I felt bad, but I need to make the decision for my best interest. As much as I enjoy the people I work with and the working environment, it's time for me to continue to move forward in my life. I plan on moving to the Tokyo/Yokohama area after I finish my contract on JET. I will also hopefully have found a new job to start shortly thereafter. I would preferably like to find a job in the marketing/business field. I will also be marrying my best friend and lover in October! Talk about a fun filled year!
I hope that as I have these goals written down, it will help me to be accountable for them and stick to accomplishing them. I also found out recently that my little niece is going to be battling some difficult treatment for AML for the next few weeks and months. All my prayers go out to her and my sister's family. I wish I could be at home to support them and be with them during this difficult time. But I know that they will be able to go on with their strength and support of the people around them. 2013 will be a busy one!
