Last night I had my going-away party, with an awesome turnout. In retrospect, Hennessy, Irish Car Bombs, and Patron do not mix. Still, it was really fantastic to see everybody one last time before my departure... these people mean the world to me.My plane leaves tomorrow. I've said all of my goodbyes, packed everything, withdrew money for my first month of living, and even lost my lunch. Twice. Nervous doesn't go well with hungover either.
I don't have anything informative here, just emotions taking the wheel. My mind is in a hundred places right now. One thing I added to my list to bring was Melatonin, which I'm using right now. It's an herbal sleep aid, and it's going to help me get adjusted to local time over the next few days, as my clock is going to get turned completely upside-down. China's 12 hours ahead of us, so I'm moving into the future, haha. Basically I'm losing 12 hours, which I'm told can be physically and mentally punishing if you're not ready for it. I'm nervous about it. I'm more nervous about spending 18 hours at Incheon Airport in Seoul on a layover. Or 16 hours in a plane seat.
So that's my post today. Since I'm leaving tomorrow, I'm going to try and post regularly from here out, if not daily. Pictures will be more interesting too, I hope. I'll probably update from Incheon when I arrive. For now, I have a bag of microwave popcorn and some Melatonin. Even with the herbal aid, I don't think I'm getting much sleep tonight.
Bon Voyage.
5 comments:
So as I was reading this the reality train hit me in the face and I realized that you are now somewhere above the stratoshpere and on your way to China. I knew it wouldn't really hit me until a couple days after your party but the thought that you're actually on the plain now is utterly crazy. Though I'm really, really sad that I'm not gonna see you for a year,I'm indescribably excited for this opportunity for you. I know this is something you were meant to do and wish nothing but the best for you. Talk to you soon kiddo.
i said...plain instead of plane. I'm dumb.
nerves! Ahhh! yay for adventures!
thats awesome man, can't wait to read and see everything you're going to experiance
Oh A Smith.. Have a blast in the big China Vagina... Keep in touch yo!
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