I was born in Japan but have lived in the United States longer. When I'm in the US, I miss Japan. When I'm in Japan, I miss the US. My life took a turn in 2019, pre-covid, when I suddenly became ill. The very next year, the pandemic hit and the world also took a turn. The past several years made me realize that having a normal life is not so bad after all. I enjoy spending time with my two dogs and a kitty. I talk to my dogs in English and Japanese to my cat. I also enjoy spending time in the garden which I find very therapeutic.