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Just like that, a week went by. I came with no plans and almost no place to live. Suddenly, it became one of the best weeks of my life. The things I saw and the time spent with friends I won't be able to forget them.

Before I come to Japan, I never really know what to expect. Each has been a unique experience. My last day has always been the most interesting and exciting. A later dinner with a stranger. A subway station meeting with a friend. A jazz concert with someone who I have feelings for. This time will definitely be the hardest to leave behind. I'm not exactly sure why but I think it mostly has to do with the fact that things really worked out for me this time. Things fit into place and I felt most at home. After a day of unfamiliarity, Japan began to infiltrate my daily actions and I became almost a completely different person. And I like this person. I will miss this person. I don't want to lose this person.

The future is unclear. How will I take these experiences and put them into my daily life. Will I hold true to the things that are important to me? Or will they be forgotten once I reach the hustle and bustle of my daily Austin life?

Time is forever moving. It waits for no one. I don't even have enough to correctly put into words my true feelings. My flight leaves in a few hours and the train will take most of that time. So I bid you good-bye, Japan. I can only say that I hope to see you again, in the future.

David

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    Majinsean
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Wow, David. That's pretty heartfelt. Sounds like you had the time of your life. :)

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    drasil
    15 years, 2 months ago

    ... Now I feel like cutting my hair. :|

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    DadsRootbeer
    15 years, 2 months ago

    I'm happy to hear you had another amazing experience in Japan. You've inspired me to visit one day.
    It'll be nice having you back. Although I know you wish you weren't.

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    Raccoonboi
    15 years, 2 months ago

    You look really handsome David, But I thought your long hair was cute... : (

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    smokeh
    15 years, 2 months ago

    hey man, was good meeting up with you hopefully we meet again in Japan. Hope you have a great flight mate and keep up the podcasts.

    Daniel

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    Nick
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Holy..... fucking.... balls....

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    Dante369
    15 years, 2 months ago

    nice haircut, man!

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    yamahacasey
    15 years, 2 months ago

    lookin good

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    Nikki n Fargus 4ever
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Damn man...you look fucking great. You pulled off the long hair really well, but damn...short hair really suits you too. Glad you had a good time. I usually come here looking for gaming related stuff but its nice to be reminded that great experiences and life long memories are what life is really about in the long run.

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    Fridgenator
    15 years, 2 months ago

    This makes me feel like I need to get out even more. You deserved it all david, can't wait for the next podcast.

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    Tomathy
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Wow ... Deep

    I'm going to Japan next summer, can't wait to go!

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    solidbigboss
    15 years, 2 months ago

    nice haircut david :), i can imagine the good times you had in japan

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    LazySitter
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Wow! David that was really moving. Though you return to Austin, that person you were in japan will be with you in someway.

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    dragoblaster
    15 years, 2 months ago

    lol nick has never seen david without his long hair ? lol

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    Ratfoot
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Damn if David cut his hair then it might as well be time to cut mine.

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    Vunik
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Nothing else to say that hasn't been said already. Good to hear everything went better than expected though, and good luck with that person you have feelings for.

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    bryce
    15 years, 2 months ago

    damn i can't wait to go to japan next year!

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    manulito
    15 years, 2 months ago

    i waited for this day to come... farewell, soldier, uhm, hair.

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    Lukeamania
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Dang, that was a deep ass post David. Glad to see that your adventures in Japan worked out for you and you didn't just spend the week sleeping in the streets.

    Also, awesome haircut.

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    SelfTorment
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Damn David your making me look forward to going to Japan.

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    ShilohDeGreat
    15 years, 2 months ago

    There better be stories.

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    debonkertonk
    15 years, 2 months ago

    that was...deep...

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    Oreo
    15 years, 2 months ago

    I liked the long hair on you, but you definitely look good with both. Interesting.

    Also, it's not easy to say goodbye to japan, but at least you know you can go back pretty often, especially if you meet new people every time you go. Sounds like you had a lot of fun, lucky bastard. :[

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    rabbeseking
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Yeah, it must be difficult leaving a place you love so much. But hey, that's life. Looking good in the new do' by the way.

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    DJeffers03
    15 years, 2 months ago

    i'm liking the haircut. would you ever consider moving to japan or is that too big of a step?

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    Damien
    15 years, 2 months ago

    David, there is always next year, so don't worry. You will always enjoy Japan with this passion of yours, and each time you leave and comeback, it will only get better.

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    Lekos
    15 years, 2 months ago

    I don't get it why don't you try to move to Japan, I now is difficult but if it's what you want then go forward, if you are happy in there go and don't look back.

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    John
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Holy horse shit Japan was good to you I see, you must weigh like two stone more after all the food porn eh ?

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    Accolade
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Hair looks good.

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    specdotsign
    15 years, 2 months ago

    How expensive is it living in Japan? I've heard that it can be brutal. How much was that haircut?
    Glad that you enjoyed your trip, man.

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    Microcombo
    15 years, 2 months ago

    It's always hard leaving a place that you love, especially with all the memorable experiences you had. It's good to hear that you loved your trip to Japan. You shouldn't be sad about leaving, but instead, you should be excited for another visit if you plan to.

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    debonkertonk
    15 years, 2 months ago

    David, I have to ask. are you a poet? Because what you were saying and the way you said it was really clever.

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    Wanderingthought
    15 years, 2 months ago

    I hope the next time you broadcast you have some stories to tell about you time there! Oh, and this girl you went to the concert with, she sounds interesting. xD

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    David
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Oh wandering, I didn't go see a concert with her. I went to a jazz bar to see her sing live. She was Wow.