Moving back to Vancouver

Like I said quickly in my last post, I am about to move back to Vancouver. I sucks that I have to post about leaving Japan, but with no luck finding a new job in Japan — it's the only option I have left.

Everyone I talked to about it have all asked the same question: "Are you excited to comeback?" or "Are you sad to leave Japan?" Honestly, I'm 50/50 both ways.

It sucks to have to leave a place where you have spent a year and half calling your home. All of the friends I've made here, all of the people I've met, all of the memories I've made, it's definitely something I will never forget — or ever could. There are many people in my life here that have supported me; a simple "thank you" isn't enough, but it's the best I can do for now.

On the other side of things, I am coming home to a loving family and a whole other group of friends that I am overly happy to see again. Once I get back it's time to truly get my design career started and I am probably the most excited for that. Not to mention moving back to Vancouver in the most beautiful season and leaving Japan in the worst. Haha, that's definitely a plus.

Not only have a I grown personally, but professionally as well. Being thrown into an entirely different culture and design industry has opened my eyes to the fact that where you are from and the environment around you really shapes the person you grow up to be.

Enough of my rambles.

I want to say thank you to everyone in Japan for an amazing year and half. I will never forget any of you. When you come to Vancouver for a visit, you will always have a place to stay with me!

And さやか, I will be playing what you gave me all the way home on the plane.

GOODBYE JAPAN! See you again soon!