10 years ago today, I moved out of my apartment in Germany and made my way to a friend’s place where I could stay overnight, half way to Frankfurt airport.
10 years ago, minus 2 days that I mostly spent travelling, I arrived in my first home in Japan.
The 10 years since have changed me quite a bit – or maybe, it was Japan itself?
I have learned new skills, and have tried and seen things I had never known the existence of before.
I have changed my outlook on life and have become calmer than ever, not so much worried about the future anymore, or what people might think of me.
I have lost my last family member (still have some relatives left), made new friends and lost touch with old ones.
I have made a new home for myself in a country and among people that I still find strange at times.
What will the next 10 years bring?