My Future

I just had a lengthy coversation with two fellow English teachers about what it's like to travel to Vietnam. This conversation included a brief Vietnamese lesson (which I failed miserably at) and a few warnings about how you should cross the street and bargain with vendors. My friend will be spending two weeks there during winter break and his tales of Vietnam reminded me so much of China.

Everyday for the past month, I have been having these internal battles with myself about my plans for the next year. JET has already distributed the recontracting paperwork for us, but they're not due until the beginning of February. Therefore, my plan is to think about it and not decide until the last second possible, in true Louise fashion.

Just the other day, I realized that although I loved my former job, this current one is offering me many opportunities in life experiences and in cultural exchanges that were not available before.
Life in Japan is good, but it's also safe. It makes me happy, but not exactly enthused. I think I should just take the leap like many former students and head to China.