About to Head Out!

I'll be leaving America in less than 48 hours, and I'm mostly packed and ready to go. I'm a little nervous, but mostly excited for this trip to begin! I've taken care of all the necessary things here, and I'm ready for a new and exciting path to follow.

When I arrive in the country, I'll still have quite a journey ahead of me until I arrive at my final destination. After I land in Narita, I'll take an express shuttle to Tokyo station. From here, I'll buy a ticket for the bullet train north to Akita. 4 hours later, I need to locate the Crypton Hotel, where I made one night's reservations. I'll be sure to take lots of pictures on my way, as well as of the hotel and my morning meal (so excited for their food!). Finally, I take a shuttle to AIU and get settled in to my new home for the next 4 and a half months!

Though this school is situated in the middle of the country, it does offer a bus ride to the main city of Akita. This is great for those who want to make the walk in the summer, or pay a 100 yen (1 dollar) for the quick 15 ride to town. It's quite a walk, but this would encourage me to get some more running in, and it would offer some time to appreciate the natural surroundings in such a beautiful wooded area. 

I foresee money being an issue with this trip, since I'm already spending so much to get to Akita. Web design is my "future" income source, so I'm going to consciously split up my spending: pleasure, presents, and personal. This is everyday spending, big trips to the city, and gifts I'm bringing back (not for YOU! haha jk it probably is you). With my yen-intensions (or yenshins haha) made in advance, I'll know when and how I can make a trip to Tokyo and other areas, as well as enjoy onsens (hot baths), baseball games, and the Akihabara (games and comics in Japan). Horay for budgeting!