Less than a week to go - Goodbyes

I am sitting on a camping chair in my living room connected to the net through my phone and using my old entertainment unit as my "table" if there was any doubt to leaving it has been removed today. I forgot one very important thing the fact that I have to say goodbye to close friends and family. Somehow I need to find the right way to tell my little nephew goodbye and it breaks my heart. It is hard to think that I will not get to see the expression on his face when he sees me. It is hard to realize that I will be missing out on a big part of his life. Goodbyes are never easy to do as it is. I have made Calgary my home and have been here for nearly 8 years. I wonder if some people stay where they are because they do not want to say goodbye to everyone and everything they know. Don't get me wrong I am excited for the opportunity that is about to happen and it is something I need.

So why am I sitting on a camping chair in my living room? Well I donated more of my stuff to the drop in center. I have the rest of the week to pack my stuff and get it ready to bring over to a friends place. I recently received an email from a recruiter for South Korea and now it looks like I will not be going there to teach as they will have major budget cuts.....well there goes that idea!

What are my options now? Travel a little longer before I teach at another destination? Do some more volunteer work? I have a lot of things to consider now. I am a firm believer in everything happens for a reason.

I am looking at the possibility of teaching in Japan, Vietnam, Taiwan or China. I am also looking at doing some additional volunteer work in New Zealand or SE Asia.

This weekend I had drinks with work and a few friends as a farewell and later this week one more time. Also I will have a few farewell lunches. I am exhausted right now I shouldn't have had that coffee earlier. Sitting on a camping chair indoors might seem neat at first but the neat feeling goes away quick.....on that note it is 5:30 p,m and too early for bed so a good walk is in order especially since it is +12 C outside which is extremely unusual for January in Calgary. On a side note I don't feel like moving anymore of this stuff.

Tuna Tom