Goodbyes

My first year here is officially over – if not technically, certainly emotionally. Tonight I said goodbye to Blair, and to Herbie, in which many adventures have been had. When I get back next week, both Shanta and Blair will be gone.
It’s a very wierd feeling…think it’s gonna hit in September. At the moment mind is preoccupied with packing and tidying things up before going away. Am trying to make myself realise that they’re both really leaving, but it all just seems surreal right now.
Shanta wanted to come to the airport with me tomorrow, but I’m not an airport goodbye person. I like to check-in and walk through the doors/gates as soon as I can. I hate lingering over goodbyes at airports. I love being met at airports but not seen off. Besides, it’s only gonna be a week and half before I see her again, on the plane to Thailand!