Got that awful, empty -- yet so familiar -- feeling again...
We just called one of our old neighbors in Tokyo to say hello.
It's been far too long since we called them. We didn't keep up with phone calls because we thought there was a slight possibility we might be able to squeeze in a Tokyo trip this summer, but that didn't end up happening.
So we just found out that another former neighbor of ours died in an accident back in January. He was young -- our age, and really involved with the community. Needless to say, we're really upset.
We were so much a part of our community over there, and now it's all so far away -- and when we go back to Japan, our new San Francisco community will be just as far away as Tokyo is now.
No matter where we are, some part of our life will be going on without us.
I have a feeling that no matter how long I continue this blog, I will never have to change its name.
It's been far too long since we called them. We didn't keep up with phone calls because we thought there was a slight possibility we might be able to squeeze in a Tokyo trip this summer, but that didn't end up happening.
So we just found out that another former neighbor of ours died in an accident back in January. He was young -- our age, and really involved with the community. Needless to say, we're really upset.
We were so much a part of our community over there, and now it's all so far away -- and when we go back to Japan, our new San Francisco community will be just as far away as Tokyo is now.
No matter where we are, some part of our life will be going on without us.
I have a feeling that no matter how long I continue this blog, I will never have to change its name.
posted by L. at 10:31 AM
5 Comments:
I really, really get this. I've been pretty much the same way since we moved back to the States from Hong Kong; now that we've got the daughter of a Japanese friend of mine staying with us, I miss them - and our lives in Japan - that much more.
But, if it helps, you do get a pretty unique perspective on the world this way. You're always missing some part of you, but you always see things that others simply can't see. I guess maybe it's a trade-off...
Do you know if I should get a pedicure or manicure?
ps.. sorry to hear about you neighbour.
I think if you live anywhere for say 5 years or more, then that feeling is yours.
I too know it well....
I am going through that at the moment as well, having just moved back to the UK. I am happy to be here but I do miss alot of things and people in Japan. That is the problem with international living, someone/ something will always be too far away.
*Hug*
Congratulations on the new job, and loved your pair of posts on the Unpleasant Person.
Word verification = aquqnakd. Suggestive, huh?!
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