Japan!!!


After almost four years of dreaming about it and projecting it, I am finally going to visit Japan again! Come October 1st, with four other people, I will be flying to Osaka for the Pan Pacific Youth Exchange Program. I really can't thank God enough for giving me this chance, this opportunity to see Japan again. After my first visit to Japan in 2000, I promised myself that I will, one day, go back there.

I have thought and thought about this many a day. I have dreamt about this many a night! Since 2001, I have been seriously thinking and planning to apply for this year's PanPac. I chose 2004 because I was thinking, then, that it might be my last year here in Manila unless I decide to work here (which isn't my plan right now). And, no, I am not finishing this year yet, but I knew I just had to take my chance at the program. And, luckily I was chosen as one of five Philippine delegates!

I am sure this is going to be another unforgettable and enriching experience. I am sooo excited that I can't keep still. I can't wait to see my Japanese friends, as well as my Filipino friends studying there. I can't wait to take the Shinkansen (Bullet Train). I can't wait to see Osaka and Kyoto. I can't wait to see Tokyo and Chiba again. I can't wait to go to the Ofuro (Japanese Bath)! All my Japan memories come back as I'm writing this. I am just so happy! :)

I have again proven to myself that with the combination of doing one's best, prayers, determination and constant projection, one can do or achieve whatever it is that one desires. The achievement of one's dreams really depends on how much one really wants those dreams fulfilled. Whoever said "life is what one makes it" couldn't have spoken truer words! :)


Comments

Balbonics said…
WOW Congrats! I know how much you love Japan so can't imagine how excited you must be! Tell Keiko I say HI! Any Keiko will do. :)
BabyPink said…
thanks, 'ta pie and balbs...:)

hey, balbs, i'm actually going to homestay at my SSEAYP batchmate's house when we go to tokyo. her name is keiko!:)

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