"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end" ;) (shout out to Nilofer...in case the quote wasn't obvious enough....this is a long title)

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It's getting to be that time...I'll be back in Chicago in one week and a few hours. I think this is the right time to go. The mouse droppings around the apartment will be nice to get away from. Also, my sink is clogged within an inch of its life (if that makes any sense), and I have to admit, I never enjoyed drying my clothes under the heater in the bathroom (though, I do think that was quite resourceful 😊 I will miss Shanghai a lot. This city is always bustling. There's really never a dull moment once you're out your door. The tall buildings, businesses popping up over night (and disappearing over night, literally), heated arguments on the street, store after store of everything you could possibly use, eat, or wear (many open 24hrs.) I think I might have a bigger culture shock when I go home. But it'll be nice to see my family and my closest friends, and it'll be nice to have healthy, MSG-less food, and clean air to exercise in. Now, I know I haven't been good about keeping this updated about all my feelings and such, but still...it's all up here *winks and taps head* If you're dying for details (and if you're one of these people then I'm probably dying to share them with you) we'll catch up over coffee once I'm over the jet lag. Now with just 7 days to go the real question is: Can I make it to the end with only one roll of toilet paper?

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Comments

[nilofer]

yay to semisonic!
i truly love you. with all of my heart and being. you are too perfect, my dear. i can't wait to see you! it's been too long. we lots to catch up on. and i hope that toilet paper lasts! miss you lots. can't wait to see you. bye babe!