終わりなき旅~never ending journey~

I am now, sadly, no longer in Japan. 

I have left home- to continue pursuing my goals. 

Throughout the past few months, I seriously considered changing direction.

After seeing the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami, I don't see how anyone can be satisfied at just volunteering/ helping out.

The destruction and damage is NOTHING compared to what you see, hear, or feel through the media.

It just makes you want to go back again and again, and to keep supporting in any way possible…

At least, that was the case for me.

Is this really the path I want to go?

Why am I having doubts?

I should join an NGO/NPO and involve myself, 100% in the relief efforts.

It scared me how many times these thoughts crossed my mind.

They would come…and go, leaving me all confused inside.

But throughout the decision making process, there were hints here and there.

Hints that lead me to where I am now.

You may look down on me, I don’t blame you.

Why would you leave your country, at such a difficult time?

I don’t really know myself.

I can't explain why.

I just have a gut feeling and I must keep moving forward.

But I promise- to go back home one day.

I don’t exactly know when that will be.

But I hope that somehow, in my own way, I  will be able to contribute to my country.

And I will always, keep Tohoku and its people in my thoughts.

I will keep supporting in any way I can- even if it is from miles away.

Always.

See you again, Japan!!

I am onto my next adventure…

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　This song is my inspiration.