tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103914919249706024.post4974479582516591143..comments2023-05-18T03:08:41.920-07:00Comments on 1000 Things About Japan: Random Thoughts: Leaving as a solid citizenUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103914919249706024.post-21022618898199843182012-04-02T15:58:48.363-07:002012-04-02T15:58:48.363-07:00Thanks for this post, lots of things here to keep ...Thanks for this post, lots of things here to keep in mind when we decide to leave. Good luck with everything!Sopheliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09891110033136610235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103914919249706024.post-40240526044304963472012-04-01T18:26:51.903-07:002012-04-01T18:26:51.903-07:00Sounds similar to the bureaucracy in Malaysia. Thi...Sounds similar to the bureaucracy in Malaysia. Things happen very slowly and takes a huge hassle. Then you lose your temper and rage. After that, things get done but it gives government workers the impression that Americans are 'difficult'. *Sigh*<br /><br />P/S Always wanted to comment here but I completely understand why you normally disallow commenting. I've always been fascinated Jiyuuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098370420756880921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103914919249706024.post-26125088644301805322012-04-01T13:44:41.496-07:002012-04-01T13:44:41.496-07:00Wow...that's pretty difficult! We've had ...Wow...that's pretty difficult! We've had to leave 2 countries now (3 if you count the US), and that sounds by far like the most hassle. Of course, we're in Japan as contractors to the Navy, so I don't think we'll have quite as many of those issues to address if/when we leave, but I'll be sure to bookmark this post just in case!Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01274918059193803558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103914919249706024.post-10955938823316466082012-04-01T11:47:19.336-07:002012-04-01T11:47:19.336-07:00Thanks to everyone for the comments. Just a quick ...Thanks to everyone for the comments. Just a quick note. The blogs are not over because I'm back in America. I still have things to finished here, and I hope to continue the snack blog to the best of my ability. Hopefully, I'll have more to say and the time to keep saying it. ;-)<br /><br />And, D, adjusting to life in America over the last several days has been terribly hard for me. It&#Orchid64https://www.blogger.com/profile/07132543155589881288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103914919249706024.post-72726761521538049932012-03-31T17:06:31.974-07:002012-03-31T17:06:31.974-07:00I hope things go well for you back in the States. ...I hope things go well for you back in the States. I have enjoyed reading your blog(s) since I found them a few years ago. I have often been amazed as to how much of what you write is exactly what I see and experience. Sometimes, I wondered if I hadn't somehow written it myself!<br /><br />When I returned to the US after a few years in Korea, and again after my first time living in Japan, I Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16435915677126518313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103914919249706024.post-53760430408291326022012-03-31T07:28:37.569-07:002012-03-31T07:28:37.569-07:00Travel safely and welcome back to the United State...Travel safely and welcome back to the United States! I can't help feeling wistful, as I have loved this blog and your snack blog so much since leaving Japan myself. I would appreciate a post somewhere down the line letting us know how your adjustment to the U.S. is going. All the best!Jen Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00568973108239420049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103914919249706024.post-10400345176931295012012-03-30T14:07:33.951-07:002012-03-30T14:07:33.951-07:00As always, I appreciate you sharing with your read...As always, I appreciate you sharing with your readers your experience in Japan. It always allows me to see the world through the eyes of someone else. :) If you don't mind my asking, when do you plan on returning to the United States?Usohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07017175374318480609noreply@blogger.com