Change In Travel Plans

Big news, everyone! I have decided to change my flight date from September 22nd to the 7th. The main reason I was sticking around was for the Keane concert that was supposed to be on the 20th, but since the lead singer has apparently gone into re-hab, I won't be around for the rescheduled date. On top of that, my apartment will be completely ready by the first of September so it seems a shame not to make use of the time I've been given. So, basically, I have exactly two weeks left to see everyone and say my farewells! To be totally frank and honest, I am shaking in my boots right now at the prospect of not only simply being in Japan again, but being submersed in the language and culture for a year as well. Last time I went through it, the experience was like being thrown into a lion's den - I had no idea what to expect and the ups and downs were all surprises to me. This time, though, I have a pretty good idea of what I like and don't like about Japan, and it is dealing with the tough stuff that scares me. I also don't think I am ready for a 14 hour plane flight with stopovers in America on United Airlines but that is a whole other pot of worms. Anyway, I am sure these are just pre-flight, pre-exchange heebie jeebies that every living and breathing soul gets, so for now, I am going to try and roll with the punches and live for each day as it comes.