The Little Things That Make Me Grateful for Life in Japan
Lately, I have been thinking about how much my life in Japan has changed me. Not necessarily through some big, dramatic achievement, but through a collection of very small things that I once thought were ordinary—and now realize are actually worth being grateful for. Alhamdulillah, I can now go to the supermarket by myself, choose what I want to buy, and stand at the cashier without needing to ask someone else to translate everything for me. It may sound like a very simple thing, but for me, it feels like a little victory every time. I can go to the bank on my own and handle my banking matters by myself. I can go to the post office, send letters and postcards, and figure out what I need to do without always relying on someone else. Sometimes, I can even help my friends when they need to buy something. I can stand beside them, communicate with the shop staff, and help explain what they are looking for. Funny how the person who once needed help can eventually become the person helping so...
