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Swept Away

May 11, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Zack's Journey to Japan

  • Zack, a recent history graduate, took a job teaching English in Japan.
  • Feeling homesick, he called his parents wanting to quit, but they encouraged him to stay.
ANECDOTE

Meeting Georgia

  • Zack met Georgia, a teacher from New Zealand, at a gathering with other foreign teachers.
  • Initially, there wasn't a spark, but they reconnected later and began spending more time together.
ANECDOTE

The Earthquake and Tsunami

  • On March 11, 2011, Zack experienced a major earthquake while in Japan.
  • While he was safe, the earthquake triggered a tsunami, causing widespread destruction and concern for Georgia's safety.
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