Day 3: Settling Down 3:00am Sleeping was so nice because Ate Reci put an electric blanket on my bed. Also, she put many furry soft blankets. This was the first time that I slept in such a warm and soft bed. I want to buy a Japanese electronic blanket. 7:00am Jon wakes me up by calling me. I was wide awake...but soon realize that I'm exhausted later in the day. 8:00am Ate Reci toasted me a thick slice of Japanese bread and let me try their Philippines peanut butter, Swiss cheese, and jam. I loved my breakfast! 9:00am Jon and I [View Full Entry]

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Day 0: Night before Departure > Jon bought me 4 slices of cheesecake and a WHOLE cheesecake at Cheesecake Factory, when Cheesecake Factory was already CLOSED. Wow. > I e-checked in for my flight. > Mom packed all my things into the suitcases, as I put down everything I THOUGHT I will need. My largest suitcase breaks, but still useable. Tip: Pack early. Have a backup suitcase. Day 1: Departure > Jon loaded his car with my 3 suitcases. I wore my backpack. > Jon drove me to IHop to eat breakfast. I ordered fried country steak. > We went to [View Full Entry]

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I have the most supportive family and friends ever! Yesterday, I had a bon voyage party aka "Going-to-Japan" party at my parents' restaurant. http://www.hiromis.com My mom took some pictures and put it on snapfish. Here's the link: [url=http://www2.snapfish.com/mmsshareewelcome/p=405101236677731080/l=477050941/g=31184265/otsc=SYE/otsi=SMMS]http://www2.snapfish.com/mmsshareewelcome/p=405101236677731080/l=477050941/g=31184265/otsc=SYE/otsi=SMMS When I get the photos from my mom. I will post the pictures here. If you would like me to send yo [View Full Entry]

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I have done all the technical things to have a way for people to contact me while I am abroad. Now, I just need to inform my friends and family about my phone plan. Here is my plan: 1. Leave Nokia 6682 with AT&T SIM card in Chicago, so I won't get charged international roaming. Yet, I can still be contacted and respond with automatic messages. In my voicemail, mention my abroad phone numbers. When I receive text messages, do "auto responding" which states that I could be contacted by e-mail. 2. Bring LG Incite (CT810) with OneRoam SIM card to [View Full Entry]

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Sorry, I couldn't get rid of the space above my list. My list can change, but I'm pretty much set. Please give me tips on how to pack all these things in 2 check-in bags, 1 carry-on, and 1 bookbag. Toiletries Toothbrush Toothpaste 2 Face Cleanser 2 Eye Circle Cream 2 De-puffer Cream 1 Regenerator Cream 2 Day Face Lotion 1 Night Face Lotion 1 Face Mineral 1 Body Butter 1 Hand Lotion 2 Small Hand Sanitizers Lip Chapstick Shampoo Conditioner 3 Bar Soaps 1 Hand Mineral 2 Towels [View Full Entry]

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