Change of direction…
I know I have not posted in almost a week, and I also know I have not commented much recently around the other blogs, but rest assured I am still reading….and I am alive!!
After a couple of very stressful weeks I resigned from my job on Friday and while I can’t go into much detail, now that I have had more time to think about things I know I made the right decision. I know it may seem as if I gave up very quickly because it wasn’t that long ago that I was posting about my new position and job and what good news it was but like I said I have made the right decision and I feel better (and a hell of a lot less stressed) than I have been since I started the job. It is a bit of a shame because I really loved my internship but I guess it was not meant to be…
After a turbulent couple of weeks while I have not come to any real firm decisions yet I will be staying in Japan for the time being and it looks as if until December I might enroll in a language course since I REALLY need to study a lot if I want to pass my proficiency exam on December 3rd.
I also want to say that I think I have some of the most supportive parents in the world…They have always been fantastic to me but as I get older I realize more and more all that they do for me and continue to do for me. I love them both (and little bro!) so much!! Shumpei has also been really supportive (As have a couple of friends - you know who you are!) and even offered to get a WHV and come to Australia if I wanted to go home. Considering he does not speak much English (although he really wants to learn) and is happy here, and has a good job, it was amazing for him to even offer.
Since I will have a little bit more free time, at least over the next couple of days, I will try to upload some half decent posts with photos!!
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hey lulu, wow it’s been quite full on for you. i was wondering where you had been. it sounds as though you have a few decisions to make. if you want an objective ear, drop me a line and we can meet up for a beer and a chat if you like.
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Glad you are sorted Lulu!!!
I can’t wait to read more updates!
P.S I’ve jumped ship to typepad, Blogger is continuing to be difficult. I will try and spread the word on other blogs but Blogger still won’t let me comment on anyone ;(
I hope it all works out for you - if you werent happy then you’ve made the right decision. Wonderful that you have the support of your family and your boy
take care! Deb
I don’t think everyone would be so supportive if you weren’t so awes.
I think they like you…
sorry to hear the job didn’t work out….but perhaps it’s for the best, hey?
perhaps this change of scene is what you need to give you some more motivation to do more Japanese study for your proficiency test?
hang in there chica, it will all work out
GG- Hey, yeah I would love to meet up sometime. Don’t actually drink beer (I know how un-australian am I?) but almost all other alcohol is OK!!! I will send you a mail when things have settled down a little.
Jen- typepad is cool!! I like it anyway! It is a shame about your blogger account though. I will try to update everyone on stuff later today as some stuff has been decided!
Deb- Thanks for your nice comments! I am very luck to have such a supportive family and boyfriend and friends…This made me realize it even more!
Adam- haha! Thanks mate. Maybe I could be like D’Jen and see if I could find a way to be paid to be awesome!
Nicole- Thanks. I have had an interview with a school and it looks as if I might start soon I think. It will involve a lot of study if I want to pass though, I have kind of left it A LITTLE BIT LATE perhaps!
Hi! it’s good that you made your mind up about that now rather than later!. Sounds like it was really stressful for you. I’m sure it was good experience for you and at least you can say you tried. The last thing you want to do is stress yourself out. Life in Tokyo is stressful enough as it is without having a demanding job. Try something else and really take time to think carefully about whats best for you now and in the future. Ganbatte ne!.
P.S. If you don’t mind me asking, what does Shumpei do for a job?. I’m curious about what he’s like.
Hi Katie,
Shumpei is a computer engineer for a company that does projects for other companies. He likes it Ok, but he is a little bit the same as he is not sure whether this is what he wants to do for the rest of his life or not. But he earns decent money, even though he sometimes puts in crazy hours.
I will be posting later tonight on the decisions that I have made etc. So come back to check that out!