Last night in Japan

Wow. Two years goes by so fast. I have had such an amazing experience here. It is almost 3am now, and I leave in about 14 hours. Sumi is sitting on the floor by me, and Sakura is running around. I'm staying with Theo and Shogo for my last night. I have been out of my apt since the 30th, and I had been staying with one of the English teacher's and his family. It was my first home stay, and they are a wonderful family.
I will write a few more posts about Japan because I didn't have enough time in the last few weeks.
I don't think I've ever had to say goodbye to so many people before. All the students, teachers, and friends I have made here. Even the owner of my favorite restaurant, Kaya, made me pinky swear I would come back and visit.
There are many things I will miss here. People keep asking what I liked the best. It is a hard thing to answer because I don't think I have just one thing. But the main thing is how I have grown as a person. I feel more confident and comfortable with myself. I feel all the experiences of living, traveling, and teaching abroad have had such a positive effect on me.
I am sad to leave here, but excited for what will come next.