Hi Friends!!!
Down to my last week and so much still has to be done.
My goal tonight is to pack some boxes for shipping later, although at this very moment I feel very tired. I would climb into my bed but

Yeah that is my bed under all that crap!!!
I just want to chill out for a while. The thing is that whatever needs to get done will get done because that is how it works in my world. There is a lot of administrative tasks I must carry out before Thursday. My first concerns are to contact the State Department and contact the bank (about changing currencies).
I need to study more. I mean, I will be pretty much illiterate over there (which I hate) but I will pick it up fast. I have no choice in the matter.
Wanna see a purty picture???

And now for the guy I will probably miss and worry about the most:

He is really my sister's dog, but I do care about him. I told him I am a bad owner and that he will be find without me.
We just lost my precious Kitty Ike in November and now I am leaving. I worry about his mental health. But I promised Kitty Ike then after he died I would do something great, that I would live my dreams freely.
So, I will take a rest for a while and then get to work.
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I am positively sure that you will pick up the language very quickly, practise makes perfect. You'll be translating J-blogs like there is no tomorrow soon haha. I noticed that reading manga is also a great way to practice hiragana and katakana. For all your kanji questions, I could help out :D. Engrish will be your survival kit. "sou we-a isu da su-pa-ma-ke-to and you'll be fine" :P.
I just want to wish you a bon voyage for Saturday! * waves with a little tissue and sends a big hug. I hope you'll have a great experience while you are there. Oh if I get the chance to go there on holiday, I would sooo gonna visit you. (i'll make sure that OR has a concert then ;)).
@Poeh - Thanks for your words of encouragement
I am still finishing up packing and trying not to leave too big a mess. My family has told me not to worry about it and to just make sure I have what I need for my journey.
Luckily, I am not having any second thoughts and I am excited to be going!!!