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My life these past few months has been a complete blur. I rarely ever have a chance to sit down and think about anything aside from work or going out with friends lately, and because of that, my backlog of things I need to do is starting to get huge. This weekend was the first time in ages that I've had a bit of time to just chill out and reflect, and I almost wish I hadn't done it, because all it did was stress me out when I realized how much petty crap I have to deal with. Between renewing my visa, paying long overdue living taxes, searching for a new apartment, looking for a school to study Japanese, keeping up with freelance work, etc. etc., I feel like my head's gonna explode.
I'm not sure if it's because I live in Tokyo or if it's because I'm getting older, but I feel like time is moving faster and faster with each passing day. I don't really mind the crazy pace all that much (suits my personality -- I'm an energetic guy), but I wish there was a way to cut down on all the extraneous BS so I could actually enjoy it more without having to worry so much about the little things.
I don't really have a point for posting this, BTW; I think I just needed to vent. I'm feeling better already, though -- I think I'm gonna forget about all this responsibility crap for tonight and go see some friends for a bit.
Until next time...
Posted by john tv at June 15, 2003 07:02 PMVisa renewal, taxes and apartments in Tokyo all suck. I've been gone for three months and still haven't tied up all of those loose ends. Gotta get to the bank today to wire money to my wife's sister for those stupid local taxes. What a pain - wouldn't be so worried about it, but my sister-in-law went ahead and fronted the money. Now I owe her! :-o It'll get done though.
No point to this post really either. Just wanted to say I feel for ya. Hope all is well.
Posted by: Phatty D at July 8, 2003 04:23 AMIs it really necessary to pay those? I mean, what would happen if you just ignored them?
Posted by: john tv at July 9, 2003 10:14 PMIf you were leaving Japan and not planning on being back anytime soon, probably nothing. I know a guy who left without paying about 6 years ago and just came back a year or so ago and has had no problems.
If you're going to be in Japan for awhile, and there's a chance you'll be renewing your visa, it's probably good to be paid up. I remember them checking my tax records when I applied for renewal. That may have just been my federal taxes though, don't really know...
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