new apartment

I finally have my own apartment. :) And while it is definitely awesome, getting here has been prety frustrating.
For one, I don't speak Japanese. I realize that if I didn't speak English in America getting an apartment would be JUST as difficult since most companies don't sponsor you like they do in Korea. Well, I experienced this difficulty firsthand and had to rely on the kindness of people I've met here to help me out. THANK GOD I have met some amazingly kind people or I would have never gotten any of my utilities turned on OR gotten moved in at a decent speed. I also would be without a heater. BIG difference between Japan and other places I've lived is there is no built in heating system here and it seems like the apartment absorbs cold. It is ridiculous how much colder it is in here compared to outside. In the summer this might be awesome, but on the brink of spring (it just snowed this past weekend. Vomit.) it is not awesome.
Some highlights of the move have been:
*finding a great sayonara sale where I got a bed, washing machine, shelves, and basically everything I need for my kitchen for free. The first 3 things were not free but ridiculously cheap.
*discovering the great people in my life that will help me when I need it.
*re-discovering how great my boyfriend is when he comes to surprise me and help me with my apartment.
*NOT completely melting down when faced with a challenge like moving into an apartment in Japan even though the real estate company is slightly prejudice against me due to my predecessor.
Life has been good lately...even if the weather can't decide if winter or spring is coming.