I’m on a flight to Istanbul! I love the life I’m currently living. I mean really, I got up yesterday and booked this flight for today. It’s so great that my only obligation right now is a class at UCB on Mondays in the afternoon. Aside from that, I can be wherever I want doing whatever I want.

Benjamin is so great. I like him so much and I like so many things about him. I love that every time we talk on the phone the first thing out of his mouth is “what are you doing” in his adorable accent. We haven’t even talked that much on the phone, but each time I hear him ask me that it makes me feel happy. And I know that he really wants to know what I’m doing because he’s genuinely interested. I’m trying to keep a level head about this. I really am, but I’m awash in these emotions and feelings I’ve never had for someone before and I love it. It feels right. Realistically speaking, I’ve only known him for a week and a half. It feels like I’ve known him forever. And that I’d like to know him forever.

There are a few variables in the next few days, but I’m going to put a call out to my angels: Please deliver Benjamin to Istanbul on the 17th. I want to be with him.

Update: Benjamin is going to fly here in a couple days. I can’t wait!