One Life

Weather:Sunny, Temperature:70F(11:00PM)

I talked with my father in Japan with SKYPE .

When we found out that my father has colon cancer, my sister said to me 
“We only live once..”

It was the first time that I truly listened to my sister’s words.

Pick Up the Car

Weather:Sunny, Temperature:72F(9:00PM)

It was chilly and misty this early morning.

When I ate breakfast, I realized that the mist in the woods was bright white by sunlight.

I thought this is peaceful place.

We picked up the car that we bought yesterday.

Car Shopping

Weather:Sunny, followed by rain and clouds  Temperature:72F(9:00PM)
We bought a car today, but I don’t have a car license . So mainly my wife drives the car.
When the car dealer explained the contract documents, I was shocked that I could not understand their conversation at all. I know my English skill is poor but I was keenly aware of the importance of the language.

About Me

I’m Japanese. I turned 37 years old this past July.

I have always been interested in different countries and cultures. So I traveled many countries as a backpacker (Nepal, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Korea, Iceland).

I wanted to make foreign friends while traveling and I met my wife-Sarah online about 4 1/2 years ago.

My wife is American. We have been married for about 3 1/2 years. And of course even now I love her like we are newlyweds.

After we lived in Japan for 3 1/2 years, we moved to my wife's home town -Beaver, PA- on 31 May from Japan.

Why did we move to USA?

Because first reason is that my dream is to run a Bed & Breakfast or Guest House for travelers in USA someday. If you were a backpacker, you often might hear something like my dream from many backpackers or travelers.

Second reason is that my wife became Type 1 diabetes last year and I thought that she would have better treatment in USA.

Third reason is that sometimes I felt discomfort or strangeness since I was about 18 years old in Japanese society. I am afraid that I cannot describe this feeling very well.

Maybe it is the strongest reason that I continued to travel to foreign countries and moved to USA.

Anyway, I moved to my wife’s family’s house. I appreciate that her father and mother take care of us and my wife agrees with our choice. At the same time, I feel guilty that I don’t have a job and stay at their house.

I am poor at English, poor connection and poor career in USA but I want to do my best to contribute to USA society and especially Beaver society.

Now my wife and I are looking for a couple’s job, – housekeeping, cleaning etc. - in Beaver.

The aim of my blog is for recording my feelings in Beaver and improving my English skill.

So, most people must feel bored reading my blog.

Anyway, let’s get started.