Getting ready

Little by little, I am getting prepared for the departure. 

I have booked my flight leaving on the 14th, shipment is waiting for my green light (I have to find an apt first) received the flashy blue passport, getting immunization shots and a prescription for malaria pills among many other things. 

The hardest part is the mental preparedness. Since I was thinking that I would leave in January, I feel the decision was made so suddenly to leave in December. It was just probably for over a week when I was entertaining the idea of January departure and but got quite comfortable with it. I know it would have given me a time to get rest and spend a time with my close friends. 

This is like a pulling the bandage off. It's going to hurt anyways, so you might as well do it quick and get over with it. Along with tying some loose ends and run a whole bunch of errands, the next week will be a very emotional time saying good-byes to many people. 

I am excited about my new adventure though! 

着々と準備は進みつつあるが、残り１週間になってしまった。リンダが末期がんと宣告されたことや、友達のプライベートなショックな知らせなどで、少し感傷的になっている。忙しい中でもなるべくリラックスできるようにしなければ。