I didn’t post an update for the last two nights because I didn’t have much for internet access. I also didn’t do morning pages, meditate like normal, write my gratitude list or the prayer to God I’ve been writing every night. I’m ok with taking a couple days off. I like doing those things, but I don’t want to fall into the trap of thinking I have to do them everyday. I don’t have to do them everyday. It takes a lot of time to make all of that happen and it was nice to not worry about it while I was out of town.

So Huangshan was ridiculously awe-inspiring. That was one of the most beautiful, mystical places I’ve ever been. It was so beautiful. I took a million pictures and had a great time with the two guys I went with. I’m really glad that I made the decision to go. It will definitely remain a highlight of my time here in China.

I can’t believe my time in China is rolling to a close so soon. I’m planning to move out of this apartment in just less than 3 weeks. I still don’t have any concrete plans around Turkey or anything that’s next. Tomorrow I’m going to start really figuring that out. First thing will be to verify what my last day of work is. After that, I’ll start sending people messages and decide whether I’m going to make a stop in the Philippines and/or Hong Kong before leaving this part of the world. I’m excited about Istanbul, but nervous, too. The money thing is in the back of my mind. It’s all going to work out beautifully (or at least work out somehow), but just how that’s all going to work is hard to imagine right now.

I’m exhausted from the long hike today and the early morning. I slept on the bus for a little while, but it wasn’t quality sleep. I’m off to bed now and I couldn’t be more excited about sleeping in my own bed tonight and not having to get up in the morning for a damn thing. Yay!