The question has already been presented to me many times in this first week of January; "What are your plans after JET, John." It's a good question. And that is why the answer will take much thought and consideration. Here's the short answer mostly because there just isn't a long one. Stayin in Okinawa is always a possibility; it's my home, it's beautiful, I'm comfortable, I believe I can get a job. NOW, the thing of it is, I want to see my family and friends in America and everywhere else my peeps may be. I'm actually kinda scared (not quite the right word but we'll go with it) because I've been in Okinawa, Japan for the past 5 years and I think I'm turning Japanese. So the plan is to go back to Michigan around mid to late August and stay for about a month while making trips to North Carolina and other places to see family and friends. Before August I will send out my resume to some companies on the west coast looking for jobs where I can use my Japanese and travel. That's a summary of my life after JET, who knows what will happen. Love is always right around the corner and I'm also not ready to stop my extra-curricular activities to pursue a career. I like to think of it as my triathlons and soccer being sponsored by the Japanese government right now. For the future is fickle and I'm going to try and enjoy every minute of it. I'm slowly working my way to a career. Just making myself more marketable by experiencing life. Take care.