Alrighty, well!

Let's get this show pony up and running? xD!

*Sneeze* Great! Atleast I know prior to leaving, I'm as fit as a fiddle... I honestly don't know if it's the allergy to dust or Hayfever anymore. Maybe it is a cold! God I hope not. Regardless, it definately hates me! D: I've been trying to keep healthy before leaving, but I have to see a doctor anyway. Just to get a few prescription medication before leaving, stupid asthma. One thing that I'm sort of worried about is getting sick and haircuts! I can just picture myself, walking into some hairdresser in downtown Shiojiri then walking back out looking like Sora(Fingers crossed), well actually i worry about walking out with abnormally short hair. I look weird with short hair... Which usually isn't usually that much shorter after getting it cut, but it still looks weird! >,..,<

Shiojiri. I should probably give you the run down about where I will be spending 90% of my time in Japan, right? Well, Shiojiri in the Meiji period (if I recall), was included in a trading route, between Nagoya and Tokyo. It was basically the half-way mark for the two cities. Usually trading salt, or something. I'd just like to add, while you read don't be afraid to Google something and correct me. ^_^; Anyway, Shiojiri is near the Japanese Alps. Meaning, snow. Omg, snow. Yes, snow. I know! I know! Frick'n snow! I have never seen it before, so that'll definately be a highlight. Sadly, I have to wait until Winter for it. B-b-but I can do that! >_< I have Cherry Blossoms to keep me amazed until then, well through the start of Spring atleast. I'm sure there will be plenty more for Shiojiri's environment to captivate me in! Word from my Sensei is Kanazawa, which just so happens to be slightly above Shiojiri. Is the BEST, yes that's right BEST place to view the Cherry Blossoms. Be jealous. :D

I'll be attending Tagawa High School. It looks nice! Not many pictures on their website though, however it does have an amazing variety in after school clubs. I don't know what to pick. =_= They all sound so good... Ugh. Kendo was an option. I think that'd be fun! I just hope it's not like the Soccer club I heard about at the Orientation in Brisbane. 10km warm up jogs. I just want to learn how to be like Ichigo Kurasaki, or maybe go all Samurai on someone? Bad cultural judgement there I guess. Takes time, commitment and alot of hardwork. Just like anything in this world. Despite that, maybe I'll join the drawing club. Be a 'mangaka' every afternoon. Mmm.. That sounds like a dream coming true. Well, actually going to Japan again is a dream come true in itself. So, anything else is really just a bonus! :D

Running around like a chicken with its head cut off. That is possible the most accurate metaphor to describe me at the moment. I managed to obtain everything I needed. Well, so I thought. Things are conveniently coming back into thought. Like the memory stick for my camera. Which is extremely necessary. Just things are popping back up. Everyday departure gets closer, which is thankfully... Taking its god damn time. I seem to remember more as it approaches. Which is bad, because ordering things online takes time to arrive and money. Money, oh god. Finances at the moment couldn't be more grim. I am hunting down an accountant on Monday so I can claim a nice $700 tax gift. :D Yay? WRONG! Apparently it can take up to 14 days to receive the money. I have 10 days. 9 Days by the time I can talk to an accountant. My bank balance = $100. Yes, it is an expensive world. From the odd $797 I had saved, a petty $100 remains. With things still left to buy, friends to see before I leave. $100 = $-20 by the 25th March. I leave on the 26th. Fingers crossed Mr.Tax-man loves me. The money would be nice. Thankfully, I have lovely parents and grandparents. :D Yay! So even if the tax money arrives late, I won't leave empty handed. <3

Today, I organised what clothes I'm taking and the bag. In turn, I could calculate how much my luggage would weigh. 13kgs. Yes, I surprised myself also. But I can't help but feel like I'm missing something. Isn't 13kgs light for a 9-month supply of belongings? Awkwardly light. I just hope I find whatever is missing, if anything IS missing. >_<

I have thought to myself that maybe I have paranoia? I have never been so stressed out. I supposed it's normal. I'm excited, well... Kind of? It seems my family are over the moon, but sad. They are all REALLY REALLY REALLY sad. I was kind of surprised, I mean, it's not forever... I think? >_>; Anyways, this is going to take half a day to read, so i better stop. I'll get back on the typing horse tomorrow probably. With exciting stories from my trip to Movie World and the accountant. Yay.

Kit.