The transition from Japanese to American culture When I left Narita International Airport in Japan, I did not feel like I was really going to the United States for a year. After a very long flight, I met my host family at the Dulles International Airport. Although I studied a lot of aspects about this country, like society, race, culture, and politics, I was still … Continue reading What I learned from my stay in the United States
My time living in Japan vs now As a military child, I have been acquainted with moving frequently. This move has been different, though. Not only did I move back to a place where I lived before, but I also moved back from an entirely different continent! I left in the summer of 2020, right at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, so to say … Continue reading Coming halfway across the world and back
One ending is another beginning. As graduation approaches and my final year of high school comes to an end, the feelings I have experienced have been very mixed. While it may be sad that what I know so well will be ending, something new is about to begin. I have been at Oakland Mills for all four years of my high school career, so my … Continue reading Graduation Feels…
Looking back and looking forward to what comes next The last four years of my life have been nothing short of busy, exciting, fun, and impactful. I started high school in the fall of 2019, and going from middle school into the high school world was quite interesting. I was so excited to start the journey of the next four years in high school, including … Continue reading Moving on from High School
Popular Chain Restaurant Replacing Beloved OM Eatery With changes to the Oakland Mills (OM) Village Center already in play, it comes as no surprise that another beloved OM business is closing its doors for good. The owners of Pizzaman, the popular pizzeria and teen hangout spot, have decided to change course and shut down their restaurant. Pizzaman’s doors will close officially on April 25th. However, … Continue reading Chick-Fil-A is on its Way
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