Getting Closer.............

Jackson left this morning. He was supposed to leave Friday, but his wonderful parents took into consideration the tragedy of our situation and decided to give us another day to spend together. We went to Monterey and got sushi and presents for my host family (don't tell them). Watching him drive away made me feel like I was in the saddest love novel ever written, but I know it could be worse. We can still talk over social mediaI. Besides, we decided to meet up at Cal the day before I leave since my hotel will be in San Francisco.

I know it doesn't seem like our relationship has any relevance to China, but to me it does. Not that I'd ever throw away my future for a guy in the first place, but he's just one many of the sacrifices that I'm making for this experience. Among these sacrifices include things like my friends, diving season, and Bagel Corner. It's worth it though. I couldn't ask for anything more than waking up early to do tai chi, constantly looking forward to eating delicious food, or walking through open air markets and seeing pig brain and uncooked, skinned, full-sized cows hanging by hooks.

I've almost finished packing both of my suitcases. My biggest fear is to get to the airport and find out that I am over the weight limit and having to throw away my stuff and being late for the plane and making a fool of myself!!!! But I don't think it'll happen. And if I do end up having to throw out anything, I don't think I'll need seven sweatshirts or nine pairs of pants anyways...

I'm exhausted and wanting to watch the office, so I'm going to keep this post short. 4 more days till departure....!