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Originally Posted by Firebird
Well, this might sound a little bit rough now, but my guess is that 80% of the people posting that they want to live in Japan never have been there, love animes and think live will just be great there like in the movies and also are probably under 20 years old. So my guess would be that most people posting here " i want to live in Japan" will end up not doing so (lets say 5 out of a hundred). That is not a bad thing though, everyone needs dreams because thats the reason to live (at least for me) but they might change sometime, especially the ones you have when you are younger and naive (im not that old myself and probably still naive  ).
So lets see how many will make it there (lets start counting here  )
Anyway, chase your dreams, they are the best you have!
I might actually want to add something:
i think thats all natural, if you are a kid you see something that fascinates you (like a airplane) and you say "Daddy, when i grow up i want to be a pilot". When you are a teenager you see a anime and say " i want to live in Japan and be a singer, mangaka, karata master,...." wich is more realistic than your first dreams, but not to much. Sadly most people loose that "fantasy" after that age and just get to realistic and forget about their dreams, because they are hard to achieve, or everyone tells you its not possible,.... but i think if you really want to do something, you can do anything! Its just that bassicly you should finish school first and stand on your own feet before you start chasing dreams around the world.
Well thats all just my thoughts, so you dont have to agree with me (but im happy if you do )
Firebird |
I can understand where you are coming from. And that rings true in alot of instances.
In alot of ways people say they want to live in Japan becouse it's different, it's not what they are used to. And once some get there and the new wears off the'll move on to other things. And for the average person just getting there takes hard work, detemination, and perserverance to make even that come true. And some aren't willing to commit.
But I would like to say don't count out those that truely desire to see and live in Japan. And don't discourage them. Beleve me enough people do. Not becouse they are better. But becouse maby they can make a real difference.
And to those wanting to go to Japan, the grass is no greener and sewage still smells over there. Not to say that it's worse than anywhere else, but be realistic. And if you are turely commited to going, if you decide that is where you want to go and make your future. Then do it, don't let the people who tell you it's a pipe dream get to you. But once again be realistic, Go and finish school, and alwas have a backup plan. Becouse if Japan dosen't work out. At least you have a place to sleep and food to eat.
EDIT: Oh and YumiTaka I'd like to hear your dog story
