Anything feels possible after a good cup of coffee.
Give away the majority of the possessions you have accumulated over the past five years, pack what remains into boxes and ship it across the country into storage. Say goodbye to your boyfriend and best friend, stuff a backpack with some clothing and books. Get on a flight to a country you've never been to, in an area where the language is thick and difficult. Journey forth young woman, independent and naive.
Return to a city that you have lost familiarity with. Find your feet, finish your degree with no financial cushion, make new friends. Find new love.
Jesus, how sobering.
On a day like today, however, when the rain is coming down with no consideration for my leaky boots and plans for a walk, a little caffeinated optimism only fuels my fervent escapism. With just over two months to go until I leave, the craziest-shit-I've-ever-come-up-with is starting to look like a pretty good idea.
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