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I don't normally write much about my personal life. I figure there's a niche for that kind of thing, and it's not what I'm aiming for right now. But from time to time I do like to share little insights into what's going on in my life, for those who may be interested.

Life is full of ups and downs. Living in another country doesn't change that. I've had my share of both suffering and happiness here. And I'm grateful. Certainly to many of the people I've met here, but also to my friends and family back home for being so supportive. Thank you all.

And also to those who have been reading Just Another Day. Readership has been picking up, and the comments and support are most welcome and most appreciated. I've discovered that I find blogging to be both very enjoyable and rewarding, and the Japan-related blog-o-sphere is full of interesting and friendly people. So to those who are reading, to my fellow J-bloggers - thank you very much! I'll continue doing my best to provide both entertaining and informative Japan-related material.

On a related note, I would also like to thank Shadow (though he hasn't touched pen to paper in some time) and Joe for their help and their well-written contributions. Two (or three or four, as the case may be) heads are better than one, as they say, and I'm glad to have contributors who can provide differing views and insights.

(And don't be surprised if you see more more contributors in the future - I am always striving to improve the content here).

Right now life is pretty good. Work is satisfying, I have good friends both here and abroad, and I just started dating an awesome girl who isn't afraid to call me on my Japanese mistakes - thanks, Yoshie! =) Recently I've been pretty lucky.

So everyone, thank you very much. Keep reading and I'll keep doing my best!

普通は僕の私生活についてあまり書きません。そんなブログインタネットにあるけど今のところ私の目的ではないんです。でもたまに、興味あるひといる場合備えて、ちょっと教えるのがいいと思います。

もちろん人生は山あり谷ありですね。外国に住んでもそうです。僕は日本に住んでるまま苦痛も幸せもである。で感謝してる。確かに日本に出会った方に、でもアメリカにいる友達と家族にも。本当にありがとう。

そしてブログを読んでる方にも。読者増えてて、ｺﾒﾝﾄとサポートがすごくありがたいです。ブログは楽しいしやりがいがあると見つけて、日本に関係のあるブログスフィアは面白くて優しい方がいっぱいいる。読者にも仲間のブロガーにもありがとう！私は頑張り続けますよ。

でShadowとJoeにも、ありがとう！上手な寄稿者いってよっかたですよね。

今のところに人生は結構いいと思います。仕事は一般的に満足です。日本にもアメリカにも仲良い友達います。凄く素敵な女の子と付き合い始めたばかりで、彼女は僕が日本語間違っているときに遠慮なく指摘くれる子です。ありがとう、よしえ！=) 最近僕は結構ラッキーだと思いますね。

で、皆さん、ありがとうございます。読み続けてくれまして、僕は頑張り続けますよ！