I leave in a few days, as anyone reading this is well aware. However, surprisingly I had not cried or freaked out at all since deciding to go on this China trip almost eight months ago. That changed tonight. I was sitting, covered by a warm blanket, with Nick and Eliot in my living room. I was trying to convince Eliot to see me off early (5 AM) before my flight. I told him that he should come, but that I was not sure if I would cry or not. Eliot bet me money that I would. He said he would bet me any amount of cash, and if I did not cry, and that he would double whatever I bid. I, being the strong (obstinent) individual that I am, told him that I would not
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