One thing I hate...

I really hate it when you miss the train by 5 seconds and then you have to wait in the cold for 8 minutes until the next train comes.

Perhaps, if I cared to look hard enough, I could make this into a metaphor for my life in general. Maybe it was 2pts on a test in school, or my choice of job to take, or my chosen circle of friends that got me where I am. I can spend all day and night thinking about all the "what if"s that could have lead to a different future. a different train. Should I have studied more? Should I have been more outgoing? Could I have been a different person?

But, it doesn't really matter. In 2 more minutes I will ride the next train. And while I will be 8 minutes behind my original plan, I will still arrive in Yokohama. My destination hasn't changed, and I doubt it will for quite a long time.

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Hello Again Blog!

I am sorry for neglecting my blog recently. The urge to write has been put second to many things over the past few months.

To update on my life, I have recently been given my personalized business card. This shows a great step forward in the trust my company has for me, since I can now officially represent them. Also at my work only 3 of the 25 teachers have a key to our school, and I am one of them. I feel quite empow
ered, which I have read is a sign of good management.

But today is December 1st, and I have to do something I have been putting off for a long time. Today I am waiting at the Yokohama Immigration office to turn in my visa renewal papers. I have heard the Japanese paperwork is much easier to fill out compared to US visas. Still, I don't care since I am
holding 'Service Ticket Number 173" and they are currently serving #135. I feel like Beetlejuice while he is waiting in hell. At their current rate of service (2 tickets every 10 minutes), I will be here waiting for 3 hours...

<1 hour later>
Well, I went to a cafe, had lunch, came back and now they are on #158. I hope this is over quickly.

<40 minutes later>
Alight, I think I got my visa renewed, but I have to mail them some tax information my company did't give me. I will be happy once this is completed.

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sent from W-ZERO3

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