Hey y'all,
I'm still alive!! I apologize for the long gap between posts. My injury was more serious than I originally imagined, and it impacted my emotional and mental wellbeing more severely than I could have predicted. Recovery has taken a very long time and I am still recovering. My right knee has healed considerably, though full range of motion has yet to return and I am still suffering from instability of the patella and nerve damage. I'm getting used to walking with a cane. I was trying so hard to keep from being dependent on others, and then stay out of people's way since I was convinced I was dead weight that I got in my own way and perhaps that is part of the reason why my recovery is so slow. So many people have been so kind to me and I have spent much time telling myself that I am unworthy of their care since I couldn't reciprocate.
I have made wonderful friends, supportive friends who are have helped me open my eyes to both my strengths and weaknesses. I only hope that I can make the most from the lessons I am going through.
Over the summer, I went to Taiwan and visited some Canadian friends of mine. Being around them was soothing and I enjoyed my time in Danshui. If you go to Taiwan...seriously, best, strangest food I've ever had, and possibly, the cheapest holiday ever.
School is starting up again, and I have another chance to focus on my studies and further my Japanese language abilities. I realized a little while ago that this is my last "year" in university as an undergrad, so I had best enjoy it!
I have also gotten involved with an International friendship group, known as HUG <http://www.e-hug.jp/>. Great, great group with friendly, open people. I will also be going for an interview for a job teaching English tomorrow, which should be fun. Wish me luck!!
<3
Rocketfrog
p.s. I promise to start posting regularly again.
p.s.s. I Promise.
p.s.s.s. SERIOUSLY.
