やっとvisaが貰いました (I finally got my visa)

So, after having to go twice to the Japanese Consulate in San Francisco, I was finally able to get my student visa that will allow me to study in Japan for a year. It took a while for my new university to get me the required paperwork to even apply for the visa, so I am lucky that I got it this early (*If you can call this early*). 10 days before I ship out, I can finally cross out one of the many important things left to do before going off my checklist. At this point, I still feel exited but can slowly feel myself being smothered by nervousness. I know that I shouldn't feel this way, and many people have told me not to, but I can't help it. Going somewhere foreign for a year is just crazy :) but this will undoubtedely change me for the better and is something I have wanted to do for most of my life. I know that I am just undergoing pre-departure jitters and will be fine once I go there but it's tough being stuck in between years of preperation and actually settling down and enjoying myself. Once I get there though, I'm sure the stories will flow steadily as they have been for my friends who are already there and waiting for me. So until then, if you have any last minute suggestions on what I should pack or any other comments, leave me a message and hopefully I can read it before I leave. Thanks again for the time and concern and I promise there'll be no more whining after these last few stressful days... I PROMISE :)

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