I'm finally on my way to Japan...

I want to thank all the people who have helped get me this far. Your prayers, thoughts, encouragement, and...money have all been the wind under my wings. Thank you so much. I am so grateful to be able to have this opportunity.
Right now I'm gearing up to watch 黄色い涙(kiiroi namida/Yellow Tears), aka my favorite movie. Every time I watch it I feel like I learn something new about life. It taught me that freedom is something you have to work hard for, and you can find it in something you never thought possible. Looking back at these past seven weeks since second semester of school started, I realize just how hard it's been. With the help of my excellent teachers, I completed school three months early, and managed to take the ACT's too. I hope to continue giving it my all in Japan as well. Whether working hard for the sake of something I love, or working hard at doing what I love, I gain a sense of freedom that I can't find anywhere else. Once again, thank you for helping give me wings with which to fly.