Monthly Archives: August 2015
So It Begins…
I always suspected there would be a moment on exchange where I would be completely overwhelmed and want to curl up into the foetal position. I just didn’t expect it to happen on my first day. It’s only been a … Continue reading
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Embarking
Written at 10:59pm Thursday 20th August The time has come. I write to you from my aisle seat on the Sydney to Tokyo leg of my journey. How am I feeling? I’m not quite sure. The last few weeks didn’t … Continue reading
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The Lead Up
Written on Friday 31st July The news came on Wednesday 22nd April this year. We had a five minute break between Japanese classes and I stepped outside for air with my best friend. Reluctant to go back to class, I … Continue reading
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