the sun also rises...

my fantastic flat mate Sol is leaving our bungalow in wellington tomorrow. her journey is taking her to India. i have told her at least 15 times how amazing i think she is, especially in regards to buying a ticket for one, as a female, to India. i admire her independence. i have never traveled anywhere by myself. its actually a personal goal i have, to go to a completely foreign country (different language and culture) and spend some quality time alone. which she will undoubtedly be getting her fair share of in the next 5 weeks. aboard trains, in planes, hiking in jungles and sleeping in strange places. i've heard that even though india is the most populated country in the world, one sometimes feels very alone and aloof there. although sol is a magnetic warm jewel of a person and i am sure she have an amazing time no matter how her adventure unfolds.
sol i'll miss you. if melissa successfully sneaks herself into your suitcase i'll be incredibly jealous.