annie wrote:i had enough in my bank account in the US for a few months... then just didn't pay for a few more months. (if you have government loans they don't charge interest if you pay late, and the loans aren't part of your credit history)
then when i had about 500,000yen i made a big transfer and paid off the remainder of the loan.
as for what to do with your stuff- i have a few boxes at my parents' and a few things at friends'. i know other people who brought everything with them here.
view it as a good way to simplify your life.
Hmm, this computer (good for digital audio recording) monitor, 80 DVDs, 50 books, 5 Native American pieces, A/V receiver and maybe a box of odd/ends. I'd say a closet full at least. Stuff such as the bed, dresser, futon will be either sold or given to Goodwill. I've already simplified a lot when I moved to my current apt!
Do you know of any reputable storage spaces that can watch them while you're away?
