Finally Me

Saturday, July 05, 2003

I am just getting ready to get on a train to Laos. It's about 12 hours, but that'll go by super fast. Travelling on the train is like heaven. It's usually the best sleep I get. And when I get to Laos at ten in the morning, I will see my Lija. (For faithful readers, she is the one I went to see in Japan.) I can't wait for that.

And so, this is the end of Thailand for me. It has been an amazing two weeks. The scenery, the people, the food, and the weather have all been fantastic. I have to say that the best part though, has been spending time with J.

I had almost forgotten how much I loved him. He is an extraordinary man. He is kind and caring and generous. He is fun and creative and more talented than anyone I have ever met. He is adventurous, brave and exciting. He is inspiring.

I hate to think that when I leave here that it will be a long time before I see him again, but he is one of those people that I just know will be in my life forever, regardless of how many miles are between us.

But leaving is still hard.

Posted by Kate at 6:45 AM |

Wednesday, July 02, 2003

So, it's my last day here on the paradise island. I have been captive here for a week and although I could easily spend more time here, I am excited to get to the next destination.

I have spent more time in the sun than I should have, swam in the ocean more times than I ever have before, and eaten more fruit salads than one would think was humanly possible. I have loved every single second of it.

I have kept the most amazing company, not only with J, an all-time favorite, but with the Irish girls I met, leaving Tuk-Tuk. We have had basically the same travel plans for the last few weeks, and it has been a joy getting to know them. They (Ciara O'Donovan, Simone Scanlon and Noelene Molloy) are three of the friendliest, entertaining, nicest women I have ever known. I hate that when I leave tomorrow morning on the nine o'clock ferry that I will most likely never see their sunny, smiling faces again.

It's strange how much you come to know someone, how much you come to like someone, and how much you come to trust someone, only to have them go. I like to think that we meet the people we do for reasons, that we learn from one another and teach one another. That every person we meet has been brought to us for a reason, even if it's not evident right away, but those thoughts always just make it harder to say goodbye.

I hate goodbyes.

Posted by Kate at 6:41 AM |

Tuesday, July 01, 2003

Koh Chang is incredible. I have spent the last five days laying in the hot sun, eating the freshest pineapples, swimming in the warm water and sleeping ever so soundly in my hammock.

I have loved every minute that I have spent with J....it has been amazing to see what he has become in the last year and a half. He is one of the most creative people that I know, and he has imspired me to get in touch with my creative side.

I have spent the last month and a half, trying to come up with a way to avoid ever having to go back to work. Trying to find a way to accomplish all the life goals I have for myself, (a total of ten)and trying to convince myself that it is okay to not want to be in Canada.

I am excited to get back there for a visit, to see my family and the friends that have been so good to me that I miss so dearly, but I am just as sad to be leaving these countries, and this experience... I haven't had my fill yet.

I don't want to sound like a spoiled brat, because I know this is an incredible oppurtunity and that I am so completely blessed, and I really am grateful.....but I can't help myself from wanting more.

Posted by Kate at 1:06 AM |

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1. I'm 26.

2. I'm a Sagittarius.

3. I have a journalism degree.

4. I'm not a journalist.

5. I was born in Tiverton.

6. Toronto is my home.

7. I am in Taiwan, now.

8. I miss home.

9. I've learned to love kids.

10. I was 23 before I flew.

11. I want to travel the world.

12. I'm dying to go to Africa.

13. I have two sisters.

14. I love them to death.

15. My parents have been married for 33 years.

16. They amaze me everyday.

17. I have an older brother.

18. I'm not good at saying, "sorry."

19. I like shoes a lot.

20. I have a lot of them.

21. I have pierced ears.

22. I have a nose ring.

23. And three more somewhere.

24. I have a tattoo on my spine.

25. And another one on the back of my neck.

26. I wish I was taller.

27. I'm 5'8"

28. I love basketball.

29. I can't play worth shit.

30. I once practiced shuffling cards for three days.

31. I wanted to be a dealer in Vegas.

32. A card dealer, not a drug dealer.

33. I don't do drugs.

34. I love Bacardi, Baileys and Corona.

35. I have a green tea addiction.

36. I read.

37. A lot.

38. I do a crossword, everyday.

39. I rarely finish them.

40. I love to draw.

41. I'm not good at it.

42. I love living by myself.

43. I love the beach.

44. I love the sun.

45. I love to swim.

46. Hallowe'en is my favorite.

47. I trick or treated until I was about 15.

48. I only have one regret in life.

49. I'm not telling you what.

50. I've been in love.

51. I love being single.

52. I never want to get married.

53. I don't want to have kids.

54. I'm too selfish.

55. I've learned to be independent.

56. I'm proud of that.

57. My favorite compliment is, "You're smart."

58. I've had two friends named "Allison."

59. I lived with them both.

60. We were, "Kate and Allie."

61. I try not to watch a lot of TV.

62. But I do anyway.

63. My favorite CD's are...

64. Jay Z's Blueprint

65. Angie Stone's Mahogany Soul

66. A mixed soca CD

67. I love hip hop.

68. I miss BET.

69. I know gossiping is bad.

70. I do it anyway.

71. I don't wear any gold jewelry.

72. I don't really like animals.

73. I don't have any plants.

74. I feel like I should.

75. I'm studying Mandarin.

76. It's really hard.

77. I have a lot of scars.

78. I'm proud of them.

79. I'm very flexible.

80. My limbs, not my life.

81. I'm stubborn as hell.

82. I love all things banana.

83. Especially Ben and Jerry's Chunky Monkey ice cream.

84. I miss my girl, Jiggy.

85. I love sweatshirts and running shoes.

86. I can't save money...at all.

87. I have a freckle between two of my toes.

88. I once had a fish bone stuck in my tonsils.

89. I didn't eat fish for 18 years.

90. I can't cook.

91. I have no desire to.

92. People often think I'm a bitch.

93. I know I can be.

94. Ebonics irrate me. It's thanks, not thanx.

95. I always wanted to have glasses.

96. I miss chicken rotis from Island foods on McCall Street.

97. I have an amazing memory.

98. I think sarcasm is very funny.

99. I can talk, a lot.

100. I'm very grateful for all I have.

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