too many stories

sometimes i think the very value of being in japan is in the free time entrusted to me. since i am here and i cant really go out and meet my old frens, altho i can always make new ones... but then again, the long train rides and all, have all exposed me to a constant narrative of books, movies and stuff. and i actually think that i am immensely benefitting from this input of stories. but also its been bringing me on emotional rides thruout. i mean like a ride to sch could turn out to be like bursts of tears and laughter on the train and like a lot of reflections and so on.