I haven't written on this blog in 5 years? Yikes! So sorry. Let me re-introduce myself.

I'm B. I am an American and lived in the Pacific Northwest quite happily with my husband and two kids until 2012 when my husband got a great job offer in Japan. What should we do about our happy life in America? Wish it well and move to Japan of course!

I quit my job; sold off a bunch of stuff; managed the stress of an international move; became a landlord; sold my house because I'm not cut out to be a landlord; and three years from the big overseas move, here we are

There is plenty of time to talk about money, savings and all sorts of stuff, but for now I just want to say hi/konnichiwa! Hajimemashite (its nice to meet you)!