It’s almost time to leave

Posted on January 27th, 2007 by Sacha Chua

Tomorrow I begin packing for my trip back to Canada. I don't know how I'll fit all of the Philippine handicrafts and costumes into my suitcase, but I know that I'll prioritize them over my casual clothes and books. Goodness knows how I'm going to wear a balintawak in winter, but I'll manage it somehow.

As I told Simon, I'm looking forward to going back, but I'm not looking forward to leaving. I'm still learning how to live in two worlds. I'm going to need to adjust again when I get back to Canada. It isn't so much jet lag as it is culture lag...

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