It's So Close You Can Almost Taste It

Down to my last two weeks. Had a semi-severe case of the Deps, which CSteady assured me is part and parcel of the whole thing, but also is sure to pass. But now I feel the blood rushing. TheLadiesChoice is looking forward to the adventure ahead. Pit-stops to kiss Lady Liberty and re-visit LNGGG will finish off this never-ending summer before finally heading onto MJ's country. (I plan to offer eggs to His Airness' statue before each and every final exam by the way.)

Only the loose-ends are left. Finish up packing. Last-minute lessons on cooking and laundry. Closing time and one last call for alcohol with the boys of A. The Besht Saturday at Friday's. One final look at letters and memories left behind but always brought to heart.

It's only fitting that it's raining outside. Perfect weather for the closet introverts. I can't help but think that these last few moments are really the last of everything. You can always go back, but things will never be the same. Hero's journey indeed. Dandelion wine isn't enough to overcome Closing Cycles.

Rainy season at its best. The calm before the storm as MonsterMo put it. It's so close, I can almost taste it.

Eyes are dry at the last goodbye, a wise man once said. But a wiser man said (albeit at 3 in the morning pigging out in a Chinese restaurant after a heavy night of strong blue stuff):

"Just go."

Until All Are One

TheLadiesChoice must apologize for becoming negligent in my blogging duties. As the endless summer begins to wind down, I've ironically become less and less inclined towards introspection (I just need to finish the online pre-enrollment courses, before I plunge headfirst into prolonged sentimentality - - more on that in a future post).

In truth, I've started to have B-school dreams at night...a sure fire sign that my psyche is already gearing up for the challenge ahead. I'm interchangeably excited as hell and nervous as hell. So, what have I been up to?

1. Watched Transformers the Movie twice (see picture of my personal idol, Optimus Prime in his prime). Though I'm a purist at heart (wore my Decepticon shirt the first time I watched it), I still loved the movie despite the many inconsistencies. TheLC broke out into a classic slow-clap when Prime first came into the scene. I still wish Megatron transformed into a big, bad gun though.

2. Stopped going to the gym regularly. Yeah I know, I should go back and I will. I've made too much of a monetary investment already. I'll pick it up soon.

3. Crashed and burned. TheLC just went for it. I'm not entirely sure if it was a moment of weakness or a singular moment of enlightenment. Yes Stutter, it would not have been appropriate, but sometimes you just got to swing for the fences. Should have just faded away.

4. Went on a shopping frenzy. I spent $1,700 on b-school clothes in 2.5 hours. I guess crashing and burning the day before was not good for my bank account. Nevertheless, I'm almost done with my shopping. I just need dress socks, dressy brown shoes, and a new camera bag.

5. Went on unbelievably surreal adventure and snuck into the house at 5am.