thanks a lot Michelle! I guess that's true about LJ being a great place to gripe. I'm so thankful to have the great friends that i have here, so that I can get support. I'd love to go to a massage therapist, but right now I need to be careful about spending money. Maybe later, if I'm still feeling pains, once I get a few paychecks.

ah the tax problems... I just have to grin and bear it and get it all over with. It's just part of life, I guess.

I'm sure I won't forget Japan - I just feel kind of like I'm already getting so caught up in my life here that my time in Japan was like a dream. I do have my photos, and my friends there to contact. And once my husband arrives, I'll be speaking and hearing Japanese again, so that's good!

thanks again and have a great day!!

*big hug back*