So I guess I renewed in part because of the challenge, in part because I really do love this place and in part because I was starting to make some real friends both Western and more importantly, Japanese. I just listened to this feeling I had. Sometimes that's the best advice you can follow. Oh, and another thing I've learned is that you truly find out what you don't need when you suddenly don't have it. And yes, I said that correctly.
Praises are easy.