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Snow, ice, and the winter wind. When will be the next time I experience an Ohio winter? To admire and loathe the frostiness. Soak it in.

Indonesia is imminent. Yet still a mere apparition.

Am I ready for the jet plane? Physically or mentally? Neither.
Passport and visa... check
VSO training completed in Canada... check
Watching superfluous TMZ, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood... check
Family festivities... check
Catching up with friends, in person as well as via phone and email... check
Goodbyes... difficult and never complete
Logistics worked out for 2 years abroad... no
Bags packed... of course not

Details.

February 14, Valentine’s Day, Take off. Ready or not.