Odd-November 2nd, 2013

It feels _____.
Particularly that I am writing on this blog, even after I have returned from Japan.
But, I thought since people were still there that used to read this ( I am not sure if anyone does anymore, particularly due to my horrible commitment to writing on here and posting interesting things like pictures--sorry :(. ), I thought that I might post things about adjusting.

Tonight, I became very sad. It did not hit me until after I took a walk that, looking at pictures and talking to people from APU, it makes me miss it. I am so thankful for everyone that I met there. It truly was a magical experience. Things were fun, crazy, calm, tough, free, stressful, interesting, sometimes boring, challenging, sometimes too easy, but each day a new adventure.

I did not realize how much I would like to say, how much I want to just pick up a phone and call. I miss having wake up calls(Pato)  . Going to surprise people late at night. Walking up the stairs or running to class and seeing everyone passing by. Getting to see people on Friday nights, and having amazing conversations under the stars. Waking up early and everyone have sleepy eyes. Waiting for the busses as we see how long it will be late :P . Going to the OFURO (--<3 Tiffany) ! or Onsen! (Asakochan<3) Going to Beppu-wan! Playing b-ball (Hanerl, Oppa, Subaya, Andy)!! Cooking with people (Vivian, Akie, Cherry, Kayla)<3 !!!Music and singing (Pat). Seeing the kids that I love and getting to hang out with them on Saturdays (Yuya).   The smell of Jokkmok (the café place were I worked occasionally), and getting to talk to the owner who was always kind and graceful.Friday, Family, Fellowship, getting to see Auntie and Uncle--- who are so welcoming and kind. Sunday mornings! Oh how each week hit home with a new challenge. Hearing sermons in multiple languages(Pastor Kim, Tim-translating) . How kind people were, how caring! Prayer nights, in weakness or passion and strength, it was amazing to feel that unity and being able to pour your heart out <3 (Risil, Chungmin, Onyoo, Aichi, Christina, Samunim, Moksamnim ). Running on the mountain, with the stars so bright at night, or the sun shining warmly in the (Yurikachan, Michan, ABU!, Nana) (can go on for pages). Such beautiful scenery, so much that I want to take my camera every where. The sweetness of the vegetables. The politeness of people. People not always saying what they think, in order to consider others.

So many things.
Reverse Culture Shock Flashes.
I want to write, I want to say thank you. But where to start? I feel like anything I send, wont be good enough. Sigh.
So many amazing moments, so many kind friends.
Moments good and bad. Close or near.
Thank you Lord for being there for me the entire time, for allowing me to experience each and every part. Things that Impact the heart <3
May the grace of the living God be with them all. <3
(I missed many names, :( sorry)