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Journal Entry: Sun Aug 17, 2008, 3:45 PM
I've been back for 3 weeks now and things have been going better than expected. No reverse-culture shock, as people kept telling me I would get. I pretty much expected to feel out of place and feel like I wanted to be back in Japan, so none of these emotions came as a surprise.

Living in England has been ok but at the same time, I've felt a huge lack of inspiration in taking photos compared to living in Japan where I wanted to take photos all the time. Sometimes I even go out without my camera, partly due to thinking I won't find anything worth shooting and partly due to being worried about the level of crime here and the fear someone will steal it.

I am in need of a break of at least a few months in England before I look for work in Japan due to numerous things mainly caused by living in a tiny town where there was nobody I could speak English to, as well as there being some pretty odd locals.

My last year in Japan went very badly, but still, it's the place I would spend the rest of my life, if I won the lottery, so I will strive to go back and live there once I've had my break in the UK.

  • Mood: Homesick
  • Playing: Nothing - about to pack Wii away

Devious Information

  • Current Age: 34
  • Current Residence: Yamasaki, Shiso, Hyogo, Japan (from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK)
  • deviantWEAR sizing preference: XL
  • Interests: Japanese, films, games, photography, stuff
  • Favourite movie: Batman Begins, maybe
  • Favourite band or musician: Portishead
  • Favourite game: GTA IV
  • Favourite gaming platform: Xbox 360 (though Wii be cool, too)
  • Favourite cartoon character: Judge Anderson
  • Personal Quote: The light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming train
  • Tools of the Trade: Canon EOS 40D & Canon Kiss / EOS 300D

Devious Comments

*stevezpj:iconstevezpj: 3 days 3 hours ago
You are welcome. I was actually surprised you weren't already on my friend list.
~NinjaKiller:iconNinjaKiller: 3 days 8 hours ago
you're welcome. and thx for the watch :)

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*stevezpj:iconstevezpj: 4 days 5 hours ago Mood: Joy
Thank you very much :)
~NinjaKiller:iconNinjaKiller: 4 days 6 hours ago
featured in my journal:
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~dtownley1:icondtownley1: Aug 10, 2008, 4:09:57 PM
cheers for the fave, mate!
*stevezpj:iconstevezpj: Jul 28, 2008, 12:32:39 PM
It's not even overlooking things - my friends are noticing the same changes to the country and everyone is sick of it.

My plans are non-existant, but I need to escape.
~dtownley1:icondtownley1: Jul 28, 2008, 6:03:45 AM
yeah, it's a strange feeling being back. You notice all the little things everyone else overlooks

Glad to hear you're back safely though, but it's ridiculous how much it costs in the end to send things back. I only just received the parcels I sent last Friday. Took over a month in the end, but it was the cheapest way - I really couldn't have afforded anything faster.

What are your plans now?
*stevezpj:iconstevezpj: Jul 28, 2008, 4:45:29 AM
Spent a ridiculous amount of money on sending things home but finally made it.
The luggage was way over the limits but they didn't mind.

Just trying to get used to life in England again, which is difficult. I felt a lot more at home in Japan when in the cities. I am surprised at the drunken louts have become like over here and how prevalent they are. Never once saw Japanese people causing trouble in the streets.
~dtownley1:icondtownley1: Jul 27, 2008, 8:57:43 PM
Hey mate! Hope all went well with the packing and your flight back. Let me know how things are going now.
~AnimeLeprachan:iconAnimeLeprachan: Jul 2, 2008, 7:15:03 PM
Hi Random Deviant :wave:

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*vizionsphotography:iconvizionsphotography: Jun 12, 2008, 10:03:13 PM
thanks for the :+fav:

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~Elephant-boy:iconElephant-boy: Jun 12, 2008, 9:31:08 PM
thanx for the :+fav: :D

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=Selkie18:iconSelkie18: Jun 12, 2008, 3:31:58 AM Mood: Love
thnx for the fav!!'
:heart:
x

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~lostdeviance:iconlostdeviance: Jun 11, 2008, 2:25:31 AM
good galley! i like it... i watch you ;)
~DeadHorse-Yuki:iconDeadHorse-Yuki: Jun 10, 2008, 9:27:46 PM
Neat Gallery ^^

I just watched you instead of faving everything><'
*Nanaki7:iconNanaki7: Jun 10, 2008, 5:45:54 PM
great photos, nice to see daily life like that in japan

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~Ferco:iconFerco: Jun 10, 2008, 5:19:48 AM
Thanks for the :+fav: on Hedgehog having diner =D

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=omab:iconomab: Jun 6, 2008, 7:10:23 AM
Thanks for the fav, again. lol

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*Kakazaki-Chan:iconKakazaki-Chan: Jun 5, 2008, 10:14:31 AM
Thank you so much for the :+fav: and the :+devwatch:!! :D

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=omab:iconomab: Jun 5, 2008, 9:43:55 AM
I'm sorry to do this, but I'm taking The Tower down due to a few minor flaws that need to be fixed. Didn't see them before.
A newly revised copy will be posted in a few hours.

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=omab:iconomab: Jun 4, 2008, 6:14:29 PM
Thanks for the fav

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