Description: Transforming mistakes and pursuing financial independence in Japan
Hey, blog. It’s me. Yes, me. I’m just here to say that I’m alive and I’ve actually done something productive for the month. It’s tax season, and I’ve managed to finish both my Japanese and US taxes, hallelujah! Or, I’ve filed them electronically. I’m just waiting for confirmation that I did everything right. As usual, it was a struggle navigating through the Japanese one because … Continue reading February Roundup
Happy New Year! I have to laugh because here we go again, lol. Not only have I completely fallen off the bandwagon, but I’ve also rolled into the mud and gotten myself stuck in the muck. You guys can’t see it but I’m shaking my head at myself. Oh, well. That’s the beauty of having a personal blog, I guess I can let things slide. … Continue reading 2023
I feel like a superhero right now. I solved quite a serious problem all by myself…? Or, at the very least, I got the ball going on a very important matter. Our boiler started making strange sounds last week. They were concerning enough that even my oblivious husband noticed. Just to clarify, my husband usually doesn’t care about building maintenance issues. I’m usually the one … Continue reading Confidence