Stream of consciousness

The goodbye girls

Nothing much to report at the moment other than the usual ramblings and antics of a mind slowly unraveling or perhaps re-raveling. Attempting to get work done but find it difficult to focus my mind. It is that thing, you know, trying to return to something you have already put passed you, it is done with and concluded. It is damn near impossible.

Bizarre feeling going in to office today, went in early to have the option to slip out before my colleagues arrived. Instead ended up staying there until the floor was practically filled up. After a series of greetings, inquiries about my trip to Bangkok and compliments on my new bob, I attempted to work for a few hours whilst two of my colleagues had an ongoing, lively, no downright loud discussion about 15 cm from my head. Gave it up and in plain sight ‘snug’ out, throwing some white lie at them, my back already through the doorway. How come it’s so difficult going back?

Walked around Hoan Kiem Lake yesterday evening. Love the cacophony of voices chattering, motos and cars honking away, street vendors peddling their goods to locals and tourists alike, the sight of the city in the glare from the neon signs, and colored lanterns and small lights in the trees, the freshness of the air brought in by the rains.

Saturday off to meet boyfriend in HCMC and then 3 weeks of travel. Looking forward to take in new experiences, places, people and last but not least foods with him. Smile on my face.

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