Nan desu ka?

Things are finally starting to come together.

Passport
International Driving Permit
Visa
Plane Ticket

My TEFL course is coming along.
It is requiring more work than I would have thought given the material.
I will complete the assignment tomorrow (or by Sunday...I need to have time to proofread).
My concern is that I have developed many bad habits and I don't want those habits to hinder my getting the certificate.

My Japanese self-learning lessons are coming along too, although I am still very slow. I need to do more listening exercises.

International Driving Permit

I went to AAA and got my International Driving Permit.
The day before my Certificate of Eligibility arrived. I will be getting my photos done for the visa tomorrow and I won't go to the Embassy of Japan until Wednesday or Thursday.

I still can't grasp that I am still going.
I am concerned about luggage and weight constraints. On the one hand, Company A tells you take only what you can carry but on the other hand they tell you to bring everything you may need. This is especially true in terms of reference books and learning materials. I know I can't take everything and I will have my family ship some items to me once I am settled.

Time is coming up short...I hope Company A clears me to buy my plane ticket soon.