I realized that I never posted anything yesterday.  It was intentional.  I just needed the day to rest and relax.  I was not feeling so well from the day before.  Yesterday morning was the first day I had to sleep in longer than usual.  Normally we have been waking up early...

When I woke up this morning I decided that I would have an American breakfast because soba and miso are a bit harsh foods to have right in the morning.  I understand now why Japanese people don't usually eat breakfast.  I also learned that I only like hard boiled eggs.  Any other...

Once we arrived at the Green Hotel in Takayama, we were given instructions on proper etiquet on how to act in a ryokan (traditional Japanese style inn).  You must remove your shoes and either walk around barefoot or with socks once you enter in the room.  The hotel was a very traditional...

Konichiwa!!   Hello! Hoow is everyone today? Well, sorry I haven't updated sooner but Japan is not a wifi society so I have limited access to the internet, plus I have been very busy busy busy.     I hardly slept the nigh before because I was so anxious.  And after a total of 16...

    As the time draws near for me to depart on my epic journey across the Pacific Ocean, I am sure most of you are wondering if this dream is about to reach reality or not.  I am pleased to tell you that this dream will in fact come true. :D  The good part of everything is, I do...

    I am glad adult figure skating exists.  It allows those who want to skate without the intense training yet still have the competition.  Recently though, I have been feeling quite down about my figure skating.  I have an issue of always thinking about what might have...

    After months and months and months of saving, and I do mean months, I finally have my brand new ice skates!  My last boots were Harlick.  I did not want to let them go as they were one of the first pair of ice skates I had ever owned.  I have been in...

If you are wondering upon the status of my funds raised for my study abraod trip to Japan please click on the Fundraising tab to the left.  It tells you what the total cost needed is, the goal, names of the contributors, and the amount raised thus far.  As you have probably noticed, the...

Why hello everyone!  It has been a while I know, but I have been very busy with there only being 2 weeks left of school, plus I have been sick, and I went to nationals!!  I placed 7th over all but hey, now I can say that I am the 7th best figure skater in the nation. Ha!  How many of...

So, I have been accepted into my summer study abroad program in Japan officially as of Tuesday.  I am super excited about it too.  I purchased my flights already.  They were cheaper than I expected them to be.  When I checked the flight prices about 5 months ago it was rather...