greetings from Fuji

[laurainlimbo]

Just a quick post to let you all know I arrived in Japan safely, and that I got my cat, Leo, through quarantine without any problems at all. In fact, the whole move was almost trouble-free - the only issues I had were with my hotel in Seattle, and with our drive back from Narita airport last night. I'll give a more detailed account on everything later, after I've gotten some more rest and when I'm feeling a bit more energy. As usual when coming from the U.S. to Japan, I've lost a couple days with the 15 hour time change and all the time spent traveling. It's already Thursday night here, and I left Seattle on Tuesday morning! My total time spent getting from Seattle to Fuji (where I'm living in Japan), from the time I left my hotel Tuesday morning to the time we got to our house last night, was 18 hours. And only half of that time was spent on the plane - my flight arrived at about 3:40 p.m. in Japan and we didn't get home until nearly 11 p.m. That was due to some navigational issues coming through Tokyo which I'll explain later. Needless to say, Leo and I are exhausted, and Masahiko is equally tired after having spent over six hours driving to and from the airport. We are taking it easy for the next couple days, and then have lots of things to do.

Anyway, I've got to go and get some more rest, and hopefully figure out how to get a secured wireless connection!

Oh and thanks to everyone for your addresses - I plan to get my postcards out sometime next week. I hope everyone is staying warm and healthy!

I'll be back tomorrow:)

Comments

[toadflax234.livejournal.com]

Yay! I'm glad you arrived safely. Take some time to settle in, then you can update us properly.

*hugs*

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

thanks! *hugs*

[serialbathera.livejournal.com]

I am glad you made it safe, hon. Don't worry about long updates now, we all understand. Rest up
Take care
-A

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

thank you! I'll be around soon:)
*hugs*

[zeecha.livejournal.com]

Oh good, I'm glad you & Leo made it safe & sound, and that the journey wasn't bad at all.

Add me saying--don't worry about posting, get settled in...we'll be around LJ, I'm sure!
*hugs*

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

it wasn't a bad journey, just long and very tiring. and so much to worry about. but now the worries are over - except for both of us finding jobs:)

I'll be around soon!

*hugs*

[dawnie1970.livejournal.com]

Oh darling, so glad you are safe and sound! *glomps onto you tightly* Love you so much! ♥

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

*glomps*

Love you too!!!!

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

I'll have lots to report soon - once I get over my headaches and this fatigue.

[bitchygrrl.livejournal.com]

Glad you arrived safe and sound and your kitty also. Get some much needed rest. *hugs*

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

thanks - and thanks for sending me your address. I'll get postcards out soon!

*hugs*

[wolfpurplemoon]

Glad you and Leo made it safe! That is quite a journey, and you've gone from being 8 hours behind me, to 9 hours ahead!

*hugs*

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

that's funny how the time difference is so huge coming here. we're literally across the world from each other!

*hugs*

[willow-m-w.livejournal.com]

Glad you and Leo arrived safely!

I sent your card out today, not sure if it'll get to you in time, but it is on it's its way.
*hugs*

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

aw thanks for sending a card! I can't wait:) and my cards will be out soon - probably not until next week.

*hugs*

[flyingichthyo.livejournal.com]

Congrats on your safe arrival!

<3

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

thanks!!
*hugs*

[serenelystrange.livejournal.com]

Glad you've arrived safely! I was just thinking about you actually, saying to myself, "i know she was leaving around this time," but I couldnt remember exactly when, and then I saw your post! Lol.

Rest up! *hugs*

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

LOL! thanks - I'm trying to rest, but it's so freaking cold in my house. I'll be around, with more updates, as often as I can!

*hugs*

[java-fiend.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear you made it safe and sound, Laura!!! Get some rest and get your feet under you.

I hope things are going well over there and I will look forward to hearing all about it!!!

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

thanks! I do need some more rest - it's just weird how jet lag can make you feel so disoriented. and all that stress of the preparation for the trip, it just caught up with me last night.

things are going very well so far - it's just really cold in the house!

I'll be around really soon with more updates!
*hugs*

[java-fiend.livejournal.com]

Jet lag really does suck. Bleh! But it's nice to hear from you!

I'll look forward to those updates!!!

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

I'm still jetlagging after several days. all i want to do is sleep, but I can't sleep well. it sucks. but I guess I'll adjust soon.

[java-fiend.livejournal.com]

I hope you do adjust soon! *HUGS*

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

I think I can safely say that my jet lag is all over with. I feel well rested today!

[java-fiend.livejournal.com]

Yay!!!!

[hue126.livejournal.com]

Fuji? How cool!

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

yup we live in a city called Fuji, but very close to the foot of Mt. Fuji. it's very pretty here.

[iilii.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear the move went well. Do something fun and relaxing!

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

thanks. I was supposed to meet a friend today, so that should be fun.

by the way, I need your new mailing address. can you email it to me?

thanks!

[bayareajenn.livejournal.com]

Yay! I'm glad you made it. :-) Rest well.

My address, btw, is 2232 Meadowgate Way, San Jose CA, 95132. (No need to screen this - my address is public, anyway).

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

thanks - hopefully postcards will be on their way before the end of the year...