I’m back in Pokhara.  The bus left Kathmandu at 7 am so I had to get up at 5 am in order to make it on time.  The bus ride itself was pretty uneventful.  It’s long and not overly fun, but definitely not unbearable or anything.  That said, I’m really glad that I don’t have to make that trip again anytime soon.  I’ve done it 3 times in the last week which is plenty for me.

I got settled (sort of) into my apartment as soon as I got here.  I then took a nap which was really nice.  I think I’ll like this mattress quite it a bit.  It’s amazing how much better I sleep on a good mattress.  The one in China, and the ones in Turkey, were much less than ideal and I never felt like I got a great night’s sleep.

After the nap I met up with H.  He’s a really nice guy and i enjoy hanging out with him, but we’re clearly on two different levels for what we’re looking for.  I need space.  He wants someone to sweep him off his feet – someone he can be in near constant contact with.  I’m just not that guy.  And I know I’m not that guy.  I’m going to have a conversation with him tomorrow (I hope).  I pissed him off earlier tonight because I decided to join my friends at a nightclub and he didn’t want to go.  Oh well.  Tomorrow we can have a conversation about it and hopefully come to an understanding.  I’d be more than happy to continue seeing him and where things lead, but I’m just not able to go where he wants to go with it right now.  It’s definitely better that I approach this as an adult and be upfront about it.  Otherwise I have a feeling I’ll get annoyed and just push him away which wouldn’t be fair to him.  He’s a really great guy.

I’m really looking forward to my first full night’s sleep here.  I was also grateful that the internet seems to be working much better than it did last time I was in Pokhara.  I can’t wait to go to bed with no intention of getting up in the morning.  And, I get to wake up to such a beautiful view.  It’s going to be amazing.  This place is great.

Gratitude List:

Improved internet speeds

Getting checked into my apartment

Taking some time to just be