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Back on Guam now and I’m re-re-adjusting after an onslaught of visitors from Japan. First came Heidi and Sara, two fellow JETs (one ex-JET) who stayed for a week to experience the unique place that is Guam, soak up the sun, get some shopping in, and eat a lot of good grub. About a week and a half after that came Makiko, a friend of mine who moved from the town where I worked to the bustling metropolis that is Osaka. She was only here for three days, but we certainly packed in the activities and she managed to outlast me—I have no idea where she got all that energy from! Must be the collagen drinks or the Shiseido makeup.

Also been occupying my time by working at an ice cream parlor. It’s pretty easy and laid back most of the time, great for a summer job. Only thing is the temptation of the ice cream—thank goodness we’re only ‘officially’ allowed to sample a little at a time. In between these big events I’ve been attending weddings (3 in two weeks!), taking pictures with (or being an assistant to) Lani (check out her new blog), and partaking in the usual social scene on Guam. Been nice to catch up and spend time with family and friends as it has been a whole year since I saw many of them.

So, what’s the next step? Well, England—Norwich to be exact. I’ll be attending the University of East Anglia in the fall to pursue my MA in International Development. It’s going to be weird being back at school, but I’m excited about the material. All those essays, so little time….