[Nyororin]

Talked to an acquaintance about being interested in studying Japanese in Japan.
She introduced a Japanese exchange student to me.
We talked about her experience on a homestay while in high school, and how it cost an outrageous amount.
She contacted her mom who was thrilled at the idea of having a student stay with her for close to nothing ($500 for 3 months).

Then... I bought a ticket.
Got my passport.
Packed things.
Got on the plane. Suffered through the WAY too long flight + exchange.
Was picked up at the airport by a friend-of-the-family.

And that is about it, really.