Comments on: One More Week to Leave Japan!

By: Diggy

Diggy — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:46:07 +0000

Heya John!
It’s been a while. Hope things are going good! Interesting to hear about your adventure of moving around the world, I hope you take lots of pictures and videos and keep us updated with your adventures!

Ciao!
Diggy
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By: John

John — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:45:09 +0000

Hi Chris,

Thanks for the comment and kind words. It is too bad we couldn’t meet up.

I was in Nara.

Japan truly is a fantastic country on many levels. My wife and I definitely plan to return regularly. We would love to spend a few months in Japan every year.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:59:43 +0000

You have come a long way since I last checked the site! Congrats!

Where in Japan do you live/moving away from? I was in Japan last month and sent you an @ reply on Twitter, but only noticed I had spelled your user name wrong when I came back to Thailand Would have been cool to hook up over some Sake.

Since returning, there’s not a day goes by when I don’t think of Japan – It’s easily the best country I’ve ever visited. The barrier to beat the living/lifestyle out there is going to be tough!

Best of luck with your travels John – Hope it works out for you and the missus.

Cheers!
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By: John

John — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:35:48 +0000

Thanks Sharon,

I agree that it sometimes takes leaving a place to really appreciate it. I love Japan and will definitely continue to spend time there, but it will probably only be for a couple of months per year.

I will definitely follow up with some post-Japan articles soon.

By: John

John — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:33:41 +0000

Thanks John,

Yes, I love Europe too.

I can definitely say that it was more than ‘a little stress.’ My wife and I barely slept for the last few weeks prior to leaving because of all the work needed to be done.

By: John

John — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:31:36 +0000

Hi Earl,

It really is an amazing feeling to clear so much stuff out of our lives. I never realized how much we were constricted by possessions. I hope we can keep up a minimal existence for a long time.

One thing is certain, I have no interest in shopping any time soon.

By: John

John — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:28:53 +0000

Greetings Nate,

My last week in Japan was definitely one of the most stressful in my life. I am glad it is over and I can finally take a breather before getting back to work on some new projects.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:27:17 +0000

John, I can't wait to hear about the next phase of the adventure. Leaving a place can be almost as instructive as going there in the first place, so it will also be interesting to hear your thoughts once you put some distance between you and Japan. .-= Sharon´s last blog ..Vacation Planning Better Than A Vacation? Not For Me =-.

By: John R. Sedivy

John R. Sedivy — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:45:02 +0000

Congrats on this next phase of your life. Europe is a great experience and I’m sure you’re making the right move, there is always a little stress in the transition, but that will behind you before you know it. I really like your new motto – “Less stuff, more life!”

By: Earl

Earl — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:49:20 +0000

Hey John – I’m sure it will be an incredible feeling to head to the airport with so little stuff in a week! Perhaps a bit odd at first but liberating before long. And like many of the readers, I too look forward to hopefully catching up with you somewhere out there one of these days.
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