I always wished I’d taught English in Japan. I was a trained teacher so I could have done it. If you get the chance to teach overseas I’d grab it. And there’s your writing material right there!!

Teaching in Japan or elsewhere is an unbelievable experience. But remember, you are still stuck with YOU. I mean, soon, you’ll get accustomed to where you are living and you must deal with the same questions you’ve always had. So don’t expect it to solve anything. It is a step on a path that may lead you through some interesting terrain. It is a part of life. For me, well, I only planned to stay in Japan for a year or so, but I fell in love with Japan and have stayed for 20 years. Now I can’t go back to the States. I’ve tried, but it seems so foreign to me. I prefer it here. Still, I miss my family tons and often wonder if I made the right choice. 20 years flew by in an instant!