Thirty days out or one month away, take your pick. I continue the slow process of extricating myself from the bonds that bind me here.
My big dilemma of the moment is deciding whether to bring two suitcases or one. Philippines Air says I can carry 30 kilos total on the flight, every additional kilo will cost me $12.00. Decisions, decisions. On the one hand, I can just leave behind whatever might not fit. Or I could fill the second bag with stuff I could use and may not find in the PI (or that would cost a lot more). For example, I wouldn’t mind bringing a bidet with me. Plus I can buy stuff at the PX tax free. On the other hand, I’d have to struggle with two big-ass suitcases, plus my carry-on. I’ll decide sometime in the next month I reckon.
Meanwhile, I’m in the zone now where some things I do here I’m doing for the last time.
Today I got my last haircut in Korea…
It was pretty funny, the barber said I seem in much better spirits than I was the first time she saw me. She said that first day I had an expression on my face like I had just stepped in dog shit. That cracked me up! I admit I went through a grumpy phase (oh hell, maybe it is just my nature). But, having a new life to look forward to soon has indeed brightened my spirits.
Even my milk has a longer shelf life here than I do!
On thing is for sure, moving to the PI will…
…be changing me.
On the flip (no offense meant to the Filipino people) side, every last in Korea will be an opportunity for a first come May.
What else? Well it is Siblings Day in the USA. So, let me give a shoutout to my bros…
I’d be the handsome one in the middle. But you knew that, right?
I’m planning my last trip to Seoul the last weekend in April. Will stay Friday through Monday. Anyone out there want to meet up, give me a holler. Especially you, Kevin Kim.
The days like a slow train trickle by
And even the words that I write refuse to fly
All I can hear is your song haunting me
Can’t get the melody out of my head, you see
Distractions are amusing, do you know how much you’re losing
No you don’t, but I do
Let’s keep in touch! I’m sure that that weekend will be a free one for me. I’ve got your email, and I think I’ve got your cell # and your Kakao ID, so we’re more than set.
I propose one last hurrah at a Brazilian place, but I’m open to suggestions. Oh, and: MY TREAT. J’insiste.
John ur ticket allows and includes u to carry 30kls.but u can buy additional 30kls or 15kls…so u can still carry actually more than 30kls…
MJ, yeah at twelve dollars a kilo…still might be worth it. I’m leaning that way.