It was incredible for many reasons... The main one being that I was offered an interview, then a second interview, with one of Japan's most well-known English schools, GABA. In order to get to the interview however, I had to take the train 1 1/2 hours... By myself. Dressed in business clothes. I realize people do it every day but for me this is a first. I ended up getting there about 2 minutes late but still making it, but that's beside the point. Literally I have never been such a mix of scared/excited/anxious/stressed/starstruck in my life. Because, this isn't just some trip I'm taking... It's to fulfill a greater purpose, and allow me to pursue something I really care about, for once. AND Tokyo is just so... Huge. As I walk from train to train, there are literally thousands of people crowded around me, all trying to get somewhere fast. It's elbow to elbow the whole way, which is something I'm not used to when I'm walking. It was like Liberty letting out convocation but in tiny hallways underground. And on the train was tough as well, but it was so amazing to see some of the sites-like downtown where the streets are 8 lanes wide but filled with no cars-only people. My words can't do it justice, and I plan to take pictures soon-there was just no time as I was scrambling and so scared I would make a mistake.
The second time wasn't near as hard, and by the grace of God I actually made it back home without the help of a cell phone/Internet. The whole experience was something ill never forget, including the fact that I accomplished such a feat on my own.. And managed to (pretty much) land the job that I hope to take in a few months. Seriously it's hard to believe the strength and knowledge God gives you when you need it most.
If I think of more details I will add them soon, but for now am just very thnkful and still a bit speechless from it all.
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