The Departing
I tried sleeping, but it’s no use – so here I am at the computer waiting for 5:30am. I am leaving for Manila in a few hours. A few more hours after that, and I will be in the comfort of my room. (Probably dozing off.)
As I was frantically moving my stuff to Cheryl’s flat earlier, I paused a few moments upon realizing that, due to severe storage issues, I needed to leave two ceramic faux Charlie Brown / Snoopy mugs behind. They cost HK$5.00 each. But, I have become sort of attached to them. For one, they were the first pieces of drinking containers I owned since I stepped into Hong Kong. (Yes that was a bit sentimental.) But more than that, it was the way it was made that earned its likeability. The mugs themselves weren’t that well-made, and even the drawings aren’t the best – exactly why I love them.
I guess it also reflects my attachment to this apartment I am in now, and will move out from one hour from now. As I am about to leave I feel that kind of sadness I normally have for people I know I am going to miss.
Of course the fact that I probably will not be staying in this apartment anymore when I get back amplifies that sadness.
Oh well, enough with the melodrama. Today I will be home! And I crave for only two things this first day: Girlfriend and Guitar Hero 3.