I had a nice day today. At times I slipped into this place that felt almost like a power greater than myself was trying to lure me into. A place where everything had meaning and purpose. I have a suspicion it’s not actually any different from the world in which I regularly reside, but for some reason my mind, body and emotions start to process this world in a way that everything feels connected. It’s the oddest thing. Of course this has happened in the past, sometimes for quite extended periods of time. It’s beautiful to see and process the world that way. Unfortunately the last time, about a year ago, the feeling came to an end. It always seems to. I’d really love to live in that place. I’m just not sure how to make that happen. I hope the resources I need to have that happen become available and I’m able to utilize them. It’s such a magnificent experience.

I went to Bursa with Yv today. It was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed the trip. I’m glad that I didn’t go by myself and that we just went for the day. I don’t have anything planned for tomorrow. I can’t believe it’s my second to last full day in Istanbul. I’m going to do a few things and I’d really like to get whatever I’m going to try to send back to the US sent back. I have decided that I’ll take the jacked with to Nepal because I’ll maybe want one there since it gets cold in the mountains. Tomorrow I’m going to do some more preparation for packing and determine which suitcase I’ll bring and all of that. I suppose when I get to Nepal I could probably buy a knockoff backpack as well. It might be easier than trying to roll a suitcase down the dusty, dirty streets. I’ll see about that when I get there. I’m really hoping to bring less stuff rather than more, though and I need to see how it’s all going to fit in my luggage. I don’t need any surprises on Sunday (or Monday) when I finally finish all the packing.

Ok, time for bed. I’m excited I’ll be asleep tonight earlier than the last few nights. Tomorrow I’m going to relax and say goodbye to this magnificent city. Soon I’ll be off again to a new, unfamiliar place. I’m quite excited, but also feel ready to go home. Perhaps I’ll be doing that in not too long. Who knows.