I simply did not want to. I decided to journal about my experiences instead. Those journal entries are for myself to read, remember and reflect upon in my later years of life.
While I was there I tried to learn as much as I could about Japan's equine culture. There were many weekends I spent at the racetrack or researching horse-related shrines, grounds, and musuems. I wish I could have gone to all of them, but life had another plan for me.
After eight months, my priorities had drastically changed. Sometimes, someone comes into your life in an unexpected way. You grow to love them so much, you have to make a decision that seems right for the both of you. My situation is a bit different from many couples I know. However, for the two of us, we are comfortable with how we came to be together. If anything, it is natural for us while others may see it as unbelievable. Someday, I will write about my story after I read a certain book.
Do I miss Japan?
Sometimes, but I know in my heart I made the right decision to return to the USA. After all, I had a plucky horse named Skye waiting for me.
And, yes, book reviews will be returning very shortly!
