My life in sentences~

On April 30th, I officially began a new chapter of my life—moving to Japan to pursue my Ph.D. It still feels a little surreal to say that out loud. After months (or even years) of planning, preparing, and imagining, I’ve finally arrived. The lovely people The first few days have gone surprisingly smoothly. Settling into a new country always comes with its own set of challenges, but so far, things have fallen into place quite nicely. One thing I immediately noticed, though, is the weather. When it rains and the wind picks up, it gets really cold—colder than I expected. Wearing a jacket has quickly become part of my daily routine. A view behind my apartement Despite being in a completely new environment, I’ve been fortunate to meet kind and welcoming people. Making new friends, even in the early days, has made a huge difference. Their warmth helps balance the unfamiliarity of everything around me. Of course, not everything is easy. The beginning of this journey has been emotionally chal...