Being in America for a little was good. Actually, I could have used another week.
But being back in Japan is good.

Now I must press on in my Japanese studies to avert isolation. (and come to think of it, I need to avert isolation to improve my Japanese).

And in other news, I think I am going to start writing more. Not just jotting stuff down (like I am now), but actually writing what I think, revising, editing. If nothing else, it will be a good way for me to organize my thoughts, juxtapose my beliefs, and make sure they cohere with one another. Having already written them down, I should have an easier time explaining my position and reasoning when the time comes.