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We are having our first wedding anniversary on April 12th today.
Our original plan was not to celebrate it since I am doing my research in the U.S. and Jeff is working in Japan.
However, in the end we decided to manage to get together and celebrate it in Boston.
It has been 6 months since I last saw Jeff in person.
Although we have been talking on FaceTime everyday but it is never the same compared to meeting in person.
I was a little nervous when I first saw him at the airport but I soon picked up the feeling of being with him.
Seeing Jeff in person again reminds me of his thoughtful and kind heart.
I do not regret moving to the U.S. alone for my research but I feel bad that I left Jeff in Japan alone.
It hurts me very much when I think about leaving him again this Saturday.
This complicated feeling has been hunting me this week.
Although we have been in a long distance relationship for 4 years but this is the first time that I feel so sad to be separate from him.
This pain helps me to recognize the importance of Jeff in my life.
“Maybe I should end my research earlier than planned and go home early” I said sometimes when I miss home.
Jeff replied saying “No. This may be your only chance to take a break in life and research on something you are really interested in. You should stick to it until the very last minute.”
There are 6 other months before my research ends.
Thanks to Jeff, I am able to regain my determination and carry on this research.
I have also decided to stay close with Jeff after I return to Japan. This is our first wedding anniversary.