Japan

I was up since 9:30 east coast time on the 8th of June, 2012, and got to bed at 9pm Tokyo time. My flight was abouuuut 12-13 hours long. Customs, money exchange and all that took around an hour or so, and nothing was like I expected. English was everywhere, so I was able to get to places easily. Everyone spoke at least the basic English words for what I needed, which was wonderful. I was dreading my moments in the airport, thinking it'd all be complicated and stressful and difficult with Everything-Japanese. It wasn't. Easy breezy stuff. :) I got my bus ticket to Shinyurigaoka, and called Mark, one of the main missionaries at the church. So I boarded my bus, and because I had 2 suitcases and a smaller carry-on suitcase (they only let you put 2 under the bus), i had to sit next to a guy with my suitcase in front of me, squishing my legs. And I didn't think I'd have time to grab a bite to eat before the bus, so I was quite hungry. Anywho. It was a 2-2 1/2 hour bus drive to the station, where a few of the gals at PazJapan took me back to the church. I get to meet everyone today! Church is at 3 and a train ride away. I'm excited. Apparently all my stupid nerves and worries were useless cause nothing has happened like I thought. So I Know it's going to be wonderful. :) Obviously God wants me here, because I'm here. I'm safe, sound, and things are going smooth as butter. It will be an adventure I won't forget. :)


(movies watched on airplane: Jeauno, War Horse, Australia, cartoon Alice in Wonderland, and half of Cleopatra with Elizabeth Taylor in it. They served us some type of meat (I didn't get any o that cuz my tray wasn't down...I guess it had to be around for them to know I'm hungry? Hahah), cup-noodles (I ate with chopsticks like a Boss..ish :P), and some NASTY breakfast foods. I got the omlet. Ew. Ew ew ew. Hahah. Oh and they served us plenty of drinks. Twas nice. I've been sooooo thirsty all day long, however many hours it's been for me. Lol
So. That's it for now. I'm sooo excited!! Here are some pics of my last moments with friends in MD, a pic from my flight, at the Tokyo airport, and a few from the building I'm staying at