SUNRISE

I started this blog in hopes to take action.
To do what I can to show my support for Tohoku and Japan.
I hoped I could at least help spread the awareness (especially as international concern for Japan was decreasing)
And I also wished to make people keep caring.

Unfortunately, since it was my first time blogging and I also happen to be a pretty shy person...
I failed to spread word of my blog.
Nonetheless, I wanted to keep writing about my experiences up in Northeast Japan.
So that I, myself would keep caring.
So that I, myself didn't forget.

This post will be my last entry on this blog.
I hate to make excuses but grad school will be starting and it is time I shift gears.
This doesn't mean however, that my relief efforts will be coming to an end.
Or that my care for Tohoku will disappear or diminish.
This is simply my way of けじめを付ける.

When I first left home, I was scared I would stop caring and forget about Tohoku.

Although it's true that being miles away from home is difficult on me at times...
I am more confident now.

Because back home, there are:
those who still post updates on news of the devastated regions.
those who continue to support and volunteer.
Which keeps me caring, and posted on what is happening in Tohoku.
And here where I am...
Mountains surround me which remind me of Rikuzen-Takata city
The valley brings back memories of the times I spent with the children of Fukushima
Rabbits here take me on a journey back to the Shichigahama Volunteer Center
And when it rains, I think back to my first time in Kesennuma, way back in April.

Bits and pieces of Tohoku are within me.
And will always be with me...

And last but not least, I am always reminded to be thankful for my everyday life.

Sending much positive energy,
-Moé

p.s. A big shout out to koko, who kept up with this blog :)!