I miss I love

I miss: the beach, redwoods, Mexican food, having sex regularly, going on dates, my friends, diners, knowing what to order at restaurants, not being functionally illiterate, having my own space, the mountains, stars, California weather, ranch dressing, pink hair, not wearing a suit, my family, raves,mmj, everyone being queer...

I love: feeling safe at every time of day, late night ramen & udon, cherry blossoms, the drinking culture, izakaya food, silly Japanese drunks, helping people learn English, Japanese children, Japanese dogs, shopping, renkon, trains, being able to get anywhere easily, karaoke with bunches of people, my coworkers, the cleanliness, the way some people just LOVE foreigners, having a job, 100 yen stores, vending machine restaurants, Harajuku, temples & shrines, plum wine (umeshu), tiny perfect tomatoes, my hairdryer, wearing heels to work, tuna mayo onigiri...