Quote Originally Posted by Ran Kizama
Who?

I don't watch TV so I can't say what the O.C. or MTV tell people to do. I'm guessing that you're calling me weak minded because I actually want to do something with my life other than work day-to-day meaninglessly? Um...okay then. If being happy and doing what I want to do makes me weak minded, then weak minded FTW.

It doesnt matter if you watch cable tv or not, but you watch plenty of anime and freakishly obsessed with the japanese culture...somewhere along the way you got it stuck in your head that Japan is the motherland and it will answer and solve all your problems as you learn more about the culture because the US is such a horrible place and the culture is watered down. I've looked at this from all angles and you're reasoning is still silly, and with the amount of money you are bringing with, you will not last long, even staying in the countryside. Japan is not like Europe, where you can find hostels scattered everywhere. You are not trying to find yourself, you are simply running away with the reality of your day to day life.

seek a therapist before you leave....I bet he or she will tell you the same....set aside $200 and go see one.