Finding Kendra

The one in which I look back at this incredible year, cry with pride for my amazing students, and wonder at this place I have found myself.

The one in which I wax poetic on the image boosting, soothing, and oh so wonderful properties of Japanese hot springs.

The one in which I break down my day, hour by hour, and tell you exactly what a day in my life as an ALT in rural Japan looks like.

The one in which I talk about what it's like to drive in Japan, the rules of the road, the mistakes I've made, and why I love it so much!

The one in which I break down my monthly budget for you as an Interac ALT in rural Japan and tell you why I spend the way I do.

The one in which I tell you about the things I've noticed and the lessons I've learned since I moved to Japan four months ago.

The one in which I go to Tokyo for the very first time, figure things out-ish, share tips to save you from my mistakes, and eat really well!

The one where I apologize for going MIA since arriving in Japan and tell you my first impressions of my new country while promising more.

The one where I finally leave for Japan and bumble my way through airports to move to my very first foreign country!

The one in which I talk about how it feels to leave my wonderful family behind and strategies to get over the inevitable homesickness.

The one in which I describe the process of applying for an International Driving Permit so I can zip around Japan in style!

The one in which I take every question I've ever been asked about moving to and teaching in Japan on this blog and only answer some of them.