Suddenly, everything looks so much brighter! I got word on Wednesday that I have been officially accepted to Lund University's Asian studies program!

I know I said before that I had been accepted but that was unofficial. This is official. So, now I have to set about with the preparation. Looking for a place to live, getting my visa, plane tickets. Because I didn't get the news until too late, I can't use my frequent flier miles to get there. It's really sad because there goes $1500 of my savings.

I can't believe it, in almost 2 months I'll be leaving Japan, maybe forever. (Not counting visits) Suddenly I've become very excited, really nervous, and a little sad. I am really looking forward to the new challenge and the experience. I am nervous because I basically know no one there. I have a few aquaintences but...I'm sure it will all work out.

I'm sad, of course, because I'll miss the people here. Jin won't be able to come to Sweden until next March at the earliest. I'll miss my kids. I'll miss friends I've made. I'll also really miss the food. I've grown quite fond of Japanese food. Although, I guess aside from the smorgasbord I have no idea what Swedish food is like.

Well, I'd better get to work. Too much to do, too little time.