So I guess it hasn’t really hit yet. The fact that I’ll be studying abroad for a whole year in Mito, Japan. Right now, it’s that semi-awkward stage in June where you’re happy to be on summer vacation, but there is a tinge of nostalgia for school life. I’ve been working (saving up), reading, occasionally studying, and in-between all that just goofing off. I don’t leave until the end of September, and until it gets a bit closer I imagine it will still seem like a distant dream. This blog will hopefully chronicle my journey into the unknown and the mysterious. I’ve always wanted to travel the world and learn languages, ever since I was a small kid growing up in Jamaica. I hope the lessons I gained switching between two countries will apply once again. Now though, finally, i’m matching my ambitions with action and I don’t think there could be a better place to start my journey than Japan. I’m an upcoming Senior and I’ve been studying the language for about four semesters now. It has been challenging at times, but ultimately rewarding. I’m hoping four semesters of hard work will blossom into something beautiful when i’m able to communicate (even just a little bit) with people in Japan.

Location: State College, Pennsylvania