Danielle- Saitama

Saitama

Hey, everybody! So these past few weeks have been an exciting, emotional few weeks.

First of all, I moved! As much as I loved Yachiyo, Chiba and the host family I stayed with, it was time to move on (rule as an intern is to change host families every 3 months). Now, I'm living in Okegawa, Saitama, and though it's only been a few days, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT HERE, TOO! Veerrrry country here, complete with gravel roads, rice fields surrounding the neighborhood, frogs croaking all night, and the nearest train station being a 45 minute walk away. It's definitely a great fit for me. And my new host family has been wonderful to me. Again, I've been so lucky. :)

That was the exciting part. The emotional part involves a really good friend of mine (who's been my interning partner these past 8 months) returning back to Mexico. He only has one week left here in Japan, and I know I'm really gonna miss him a lot. Thanks for the good times, Miguel!! I'll see you in Mexico!

So... I guess that's that for this blog post. Lots going on to keep my mind occupied lately. Having such a great partner and friend leave me so soon reminds me how fast time is going by, and how I, too, will be heading back to America soon. But I try not to think about leaving, because there is still so much I want to do, and so many people I want to meet while I'm here! Thusfar, it's been an absolute dream-come-true being here, being able to do the work that I do, and help out in the ways that I can. It's been a great experience, and I hope for the best these next 3 months. :D

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