Blogging from Japan. It's been about two years since the last time I was here. The plan was to go into Tokyo area and shop and maybe meet a few of my friends along the way, but I found that I had absolutely no energy after my first flight as a flight attendant. The experience was bittersweet. I miss everyone in training, but I love the crew that I was able to work my first flight with. I gained a lot of experience through my mistakes this first flight, and I can only hope that by the next few flights this month I'll be able to get used to the job. Right now I'm laying down in my hotel room watching Japanese tv. I can't believe that 8 of the 10 channels provided are covering the US election. Which means I'm watching Japanese versions of qvc home shopping all day. I went to the airport this morning to exchange money and I'm so broke its not even funny. The exchange rate isn't nearly as bad as last time (literally cried at the rate) but I'm still hesitant to buy stuff. Wasn't feeling too hungry for a full meal so the first meal I had in Japan was McDonald's. Yup. Mcdiddies can never go wrong. What I really wanted was the teriyaki burger since my friends rave about how delicious it is, but alas. I was too early so I got a breakfast item. Still good for only 100 yen. After some exploring at UNIQLO (HEAT TECH!!) I ran into someone I met during training in Atlanta. Crazy, right? Anyway, I'm back in my room waiting for a friend so we can go to Aeon to go shopping and possibly a movie..yup. Obama & Romney full coverage still on every channel. There is no hope.
As for Hawaii, I'm both excited yet terrified of the fact that I will be living away from my comfort zone of Los Angeles. Cost of living is a bitch in Waikiki, but I had to get a place somewhere. Pictures are on the way soon. As soon as I get back to paradise.
