Just before you go...

Isn't it kind of bizarre that when you are the brink of great change, or in this case, a big adventure, all of a sudden all of those things, people, foods, smells and luxuries that are 'everyday' become so much more important and intense? This last week has been especially special.
This weekend has been pretty amazing. Yesterday was Markian's birthday and in order to celebrate we decided that going all out was the only way to go about things. I made a point of showering him with gifts and treats. This meant lots of new stuff for his gorgeous bike that he just built (really, this bike is so hot it makes you want to take your clothes off). It also meant lots of 'drinkas' both at the Gladstone and one at most every bar on Queen west from ossington to dufferin. I would like to take this moment to apologize to Markian for actually ruining his birthday by giving him a wretched hangover. Oops. Despite headaches, the night was really special and amazing and boy oh boy am I ever gonna miss all the sweet and loveliness of Markian.
Last night however, family time ensued. Darius and Ryan came for supper which was a true reunion. It felt really laid back to see the guys even after so much time and also makes me wish I was better at keeping in touch because it is worth it. Darius and I got our stuff together to get to London before we make it to Mumbai on Friday.

So you know how sometimes before you go somewhere and you know there won't be any 'of that favorite thing you love so much'? Things like toilet paper, or your Honey-love, turkey dinners or your best girlfriends? It's been really nice to be able to spend os much quality time with al of those items (maybe not the TP so much...).
Brittany and Selka went were both really good to me and made all kinds of special effort to make a special goodbye for me and I thought that was really amazing. It made me feel quite warm... and fuzzy. Thanks!

Today is going to be spent with the family, I have already made a pumpkin pie and pecan streusel and listened to Beyonce the whole way through. A day of turkey and thanks before the voyage!