Squid and the Reorientation of Me

I ate squid on accident today, oops! But, it’s something I always wanted to try and knew I never would, so maybe it’s a good thing. And the funny thing was, I didn’t freak out about it! I think this is a good thing, not that I’m going to suddenly start gorging myself on the flesh of creatures, but that maybe I realize that getting upset over something that has already happened and impossible to change is silly. I went through orientation today, got to see the ins and outs of the program, and today will get the rest of my instruction. Last night, I rode my first Japanese train, ate at a most delicious tempura shop, Tenya, and played around in a gaming parlor! It’s all so new and amazing! I can’t wait to see more! But despite the people staring at us, the mannequin with Blake’s horse mask on the side of the street, and the rows of little kids walking to or from somewhere, it didn’t feel quite real until I went to the convenience store late last night with Ed and bought some ridiculously overpriced ice cream! That’s when I realized for real that I was in Japan, and could function on my own, with what language skills I may have right now. And that just made me feel good inside :)