I've been here over a month now, and I can see (in myself and those around me) that the novelty of living here has worn off. I liken it to the neighbordhood near the airport. Those families are so used to the planes, that they don't even hear them anymore.
I haven't written here lately because nothing much has seemed worth writing about. Same old, same old. During the week I go to class and procrastinate. On the weekends I go out with my friends. Sometimes we go out to eat.
We've stopped taking pictures of every last thing that catches our eyes. We've stopped smiling at all the little differences from home. We've begun to take being here for granted.
For the others, who will be here a full year, it's not as big a deal. But for me? Me, the girl who leaves when semester ends? Me, the girl with less than 4 months?
For me to take this experience for granted is unacceptable.
I will try to be better. I will start by having my camera with me at all times. By riding my bicycle a bit more slowly so I can take in the sights. By going somewhere in Kyoto I have never been before. (I haven't picked that place yet, but it won't be difficult. Even the tourist map is filled with large temples, shrines, and gardens that I didn't have time for last summer.)
Jidai Matsuri (Festival of the Ages) is Wednesday. Expect some lovely pictures shortly after that!
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hope you get used to me excessively commenting on your blog, because that's how it's looking :)
i had the same thought the other day. you want to get settled into a routine, into life here, but on the other hand you don't want this extraordinary experience to start to feel ordinary.
keep on keeping on!
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