Feel the Pressure?

Ohh. Sorry this is kind of late. Tuesdays, I know.
I just wanted to tell you guys I have applied for my passport and that was on Wednesday, January 30. They have two weeks rush delivery and four weeks. I went with the four because I still have some time. Also, after today both your parents need to be there to get your passport, i just needed one. When you apply for the passport they make you swear. haha. Nice, I know! OH. Just so you know to apply for a passport you can get a form from the Post Office and they process it there also.
I also picked up my Visa application. If you are only visiting you don't need a Visa but if you want to live there then you need one. By the way, it is not the same thing as a mastercard/visa thing, it is permission to live in Japan or whatever country.
When you apply for a passport you need two passport photos. I got mine from Walgreens. I am sure other places do them too. You also need a special copy of you birth certificate. Make sure you get the passport one. You also need some form of identification. State i.d. or school i.d. is fine.
I am still working on my resume for my application. I am still waiting for my letter of recomendation. I still need to write my essay.
I know I need to get on the ball. I have just been soo busy.

Clarissa
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Momento Mori

As promised, I will blog every Tuesday. At least, while I am here in America (we will see how it works out in Japan).
Well, not many people know about this blog yet so I ask you keep it a secret until I feel ready to "announce" I am writing it. The only people who really know about it is Mr. Killmer(the person who gave me the idea for this blog) and Bianca(my best friend). So, thank you for doing that for me.

Well, anyway...
Today, I recieved my application and information packet.
I need to take passport pictures and apply for my Visa as soon as possible.
As it might take a while to recieve them.
I think that is it for now.

Welcome to OUR Adventure

Hi, my name is Clarissa.
I attend Incarnate Word High School.
I was recommended by one of my teachers to keep a blog about my adventures in Japan.
My school has a foreign exchange program and I will live and attend school there for five months. I believe I will leave in late June to Japan. I will stay in Kumamoto with a host family.
I will try to post at least once a week. I will pick a day to post on and I will let you know. I like tuesdays but we'll see if my schedule allots. So stay tuned.
I will also post all of my preparations for the trip. I don't know, maybe someone will be able to use this as a guide if you ever decide to take a trip to Japan.
If I can get my digital camera connected to my laptop I will also post picture.

Thanks(or doomo arigatoo in Japanese),
Clarissa

p.s.- I know this is early to start this but we'll see how it goes.
p.p.s.- Please excuse my grammer. I know I don't write very well.