me, myself, and my wallet...cry

today, i've just finalized and fully paid my plane tickets to a multiple of destinations.
So..within 3 months, i'll be travelling to 3 destinations, not including my november trip to Fred's wedding in Florida.
i will now avoid my bank account statement...

i don't think, in my wildest dreams, i could be travelling so much during this time in my life.
I mean...less than a year ago, i was living in utter poverty..
having travelled nowhere out of north america that's within a day or two driving's distance.
I envied the individuals who were able to even afford flying to vancouver or down to south america.

But now, within these past few months and upcoming months, i would have touched into more countries i've ever gone to than the number of countries i've gone to for my past....23 years?

It's just unbelievable and i'm extremely grateful for having this opportunity to do the travels i've been thirsting to do for the most of my life.

Within 3 months, i shall be visiting Japan, Jeju Island (a S.Korean Tropical Island), and Malaysia.
The destination after Malaysia and Fred's wedding, I think, might be Vietnam..cambodia..mangolia...bali... i don't know, I haven't decided yet....
and i LOVE it! THIS is the type of indecision i absolutely love!

These past few days, i've also realized that my birthday is coming up.
It also took me a few minutes to realize that i was not turning 22...but rather, 24.
Where shall i be during my birthday?
In Japan.
Yup, i plan on finding some serene area in Japan and to..well...
be in awe of what has happened to me this past year and to feel excited for the upcoming year.
yeah, boring for you..i get it XP
i really don't feel anything special during my birthday.
It's just like any other day.
I just like to spend that day either mulling over another wasted year and what is to come or to just reflect what i'm supposed to do with my life....
and...i'm going to be f***ing 24!!
i don't even FEEL like i'm 21!
it's absolutely insane.

Lastly, tomorrow, i'll be joining the SLP food club (my bosses, Elisa, Evelyn, D.b., and i) on a trip to one of the best beef places in Seoul/Korea.
I'm stoked!
Elisa and I were complaining on Friday about how this week should be done with and how we need some friggin' beef in us pronto.

A lot of things will be happening in these upcoming months
and i'm absolutely exhilarated, i *just* can't wait!
And i haven't felt such exhilaration and excitement for....
well....since i was 7, when my family still went on fishing and skiing trips.
(i was such a little geek...i would sleep with all my clothes on so once the time arrived, i'd just run straight to the car)





Thank you for understanding that this is what I need to do
and not a 'want'