So here I sit, frantically getting together the remaining tidbits of my life necessary to survive in Japan. Naturally, these necessities are things such as my Nintendo DS and movie files (how else can I survive a 12 hour flight). Before I set off, I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has encouraged me to pursue this and made this trip possible. A few short months ago I was doubting whether or not I would be able to go to Japan at all, and now I find myself preparing for a seven week journey starting tomorrow and a six month journey kicking of in the spring. I’m going to do my best to capture everything and experience every ounce of possibility that I can squeeze out of this. Seeing as I’m too tired to describe how I feel with any beautifully constructed words, I’ll use someone else’s:

I did my best to notice
when the call came down the line
up to the platform of surrender
I was brought but I was kind
and sometimes I get nervous
when I see an open door
close your eyes, clear your heart
cut the cord
are we human or are we dancer
my sign is vital, my hands are cold
and I’m on my knees looking for the answer
are we human or are we dancer
pay my respects to grace and virtue
send my condolences to good
give my regards to soul and romance
they always did the best they could
and so long to devotion, you taught me everything I know
wave good bye, wish me well
you gotta let me go
are we human or are we dancer
my sign is vital, my hands are cold
and I’m on my knees looking for the answer
are we human or are we dancer
will your system be alright
when you dream of home tonight
there is no message were receiving
let me know is your heart still beating
are we human or are we dancer
my sign is vital, my hands are cold
and I’m on my knees looking for the answer
you’ve gotta let me know
are we human or are we dancer
my sign is vital, my hands are cold
and I’m on my knees looking for the answer
are we human
or are we dancer
are we human or are we dancer
are we human or are we dancer

I’ll see you on the moon