Holy Smokles!

Last week, I had to send in my diploma + tons of signed papers + 5 passport photos to my new company so that I can get pre-Visa approval. They sent me a reply 2 days later (2 days! So quick!), returning my diploma along with a Japanese culture guide + English magazine about Japan. It was a heartwarming little bundle; little things like this make me feel more secure about my decision. Some days I tend to get really excited; others I have to gather my nerves and convince myself that this is what I want to do. And then I remember it's just a year, for crying out loud; it's a drop in the pond.