12/28/2008: "In Korea.. again!"

Been over a month.. sorry about that. It gets busy sometimes, and I forget to write and post about the stuff I've been up to. I have some Christmas pictures I'll be posting soon, plus some other odds and ends. Finally took my Japanese proficiency test (Dec 7th), but I have no idea if I passed or not (I don't learn the results until the middle of February). SO! I decided to rededicate myself to studying for the highest level next year, regardless of if I passed or failed. Gotta keep practicing and pushing on, you know!

Right now? I'm in Korea. I came on the 26th and will be here until the 2nd. It's kinda funny, because I live in Japan but I'll be spending my first New Year on my own in Korea. Seems kinda terrible, really. But it was important to me to spend it with friends, and be around people I know for my birthday.

Actually, I'm going to go leave to try snowboarding in 30 minutes, so I should pack my bags. But I'll definitely write again soon (ideally when I get back)! I'll also be driving in Korea.. scary!

Can't believe tomorrow's my birthday..! Ironically, I spent my birthday with the same person last year, in America. And now I'll spend my next birthday with her again, but in Korea this time. Funny how the world comes full circle..! Oh.. and I spent New Year's with her too.. totally forgot about that.

Anyway, I should get going. Got a few more days here, then about 3 days of vacation left in Japan when I get back. I'll probably try to relax and study a bit. Been reading through a Japanese novel, and I've been enjoying it so far, even if the progress is slow.

So.. see you all soon! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and a happy birthday to me (23...)!!


Jason