finally back in Amurica.
jetlagged.

            "The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”

-Saint Augustine 

i currently have my iphone 4s in the freezer because the wifi screen grayed out.

Goodbye America

Current status: Starbucks. The usual two minute walk to get my grande iced coffee with soy milk and hazelnut syrup. This must be the 50th post or more with this same order. I've stopped ordering hot drinks for awhile at Starbucks for some reason. I used to go days straight with a tall soy latte.

I have one more summary analysis to do and my final project plan to revise, which could potentially take the entire day.

I need to get to the library to print out labels for the suitcase, supply box, and my carry-on. I also need to get clear tape from somewhere, anywhere.

I cannot believe I am getting on the plane tonight.

Well tomorrow, but tonight. 1 am Friday, if that makes sense.

I am actually going to be leaving America.

I never thought this day would come, but it did. So I'm really glad. It's been a really meaningful three weeks online course. I am ready to spend the next three weeks on-site teaching art.

Nothing and no one's stopping me from anything.

I will be bringing my instawide polaroid, canon ae-1 film camera, and a regular digital camera. 

I hope the film develops after my trip this time. the second roll i tried turned completely blank.

okay take care, everybody.

getting started at starbucks with the usual grande iced coffee with soy milk and hazelnut syrup this morning. pest control session #2 currently ongoing.

today, i managed to squeeze in time to watch fault in our stars at a nearby theater.
i have to say what i've always thought. movie before book.
my theory is that it's not that the "movie is never as good," but rather the opposite. the movie is always in some ways, better for me because i like to visualize actual scenes on the screen.
when i watch movies, i want to watch them without knowing exactly step-by-step what is going to happen next.
i rather watch movies with oblivion, and then read the details after and feel more satisfied.

readings after readings

summaries after summaries

discussions after discussions

the trip is in three days.