Valentino is leaving Ethiopia finally. The symbolism in this is that he is leaving the hospital, as well. He has no tolerance for the hospital at this point and still does not understand the American system of health. He does not understand the hours it takes to get anything done in an ER or how long it takes to get cleared...he finally gives up and takes off walking home in the middle of the night of Atlanta. Doesn't sound too smart to me.
On the other hand, as Achak, he is leaving Ethiopia. As he is leaving, he experiences a temporary sickness that is affecting his eyes and how he feels. He cannot see and he cannot open them. It is destroying him. He also has to flee the country being like this and this is a very difficult task. The next country is Kenya.
Today was a busy day so to speak. Matt, Carolyn stayed over last night. We went to bed at 2 or 3 after playing too much Mario on Wii. Such a mess. What did we do when we woke up...you got it...Wii. Such a fun day. We went out to eat lunch and finished off the day. They left at around 5 this afternoon.
When they left, I went to visit Melissa, my old orchestra co-worker from my middle school teaching. She is amazing. We just caught up...simple as that. Right after Melissa, I went to say goodbye for now to Jonathan and his mom. I then came home and spent the evening with my mom, dad and the dogs.
I will be coming home sooner than later this next time. I love my family and friends in South Carolina. I am really not sure where I belong in life right now. I think I am doing all the right things, but sometimes, when I am in South Carolina, I wonder. I know that this place is not mentally stimulating enough for me, but I love the people so damn much. I love my friends and family here, but feel the towns are a little small and a little small minded (Lily Allen). It is a wonderful place to have a family and to visit. My feelings are so hard to describe right now. Ugh. When Carolyn, Matt and Stephanie left, I couldn't stop crying. I know I want to see them and wish I could be around them more often. I don't quite have these types of roots in Chicago. I have friends up there that I love dearly, but because of time constraints, I can never get too far below the surface with anyone and that is what I need.
Tonight, Bebe and I discovered Chat Roulette online. If you have not done it, you must. Oh my. We are also Skypers now! :)
Well, I leave South Carolina tomorrow. So bittersweet. I will be back soon.
I love you all in my beautiful home state.
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