it gets a little better each time. this time around, the chokey-feeling in my throat only lasted for a short while after which i bid her a cheery farewell and waved until she disappeared behind the frosted glass. i like to think that it is because i've said so many good-byes that i know it'll just be a matter of time before we meet again. however i have this nagging suspicion that it's just me building a wall around my emotions. you know it'll hurt, why not just block it out?

anyway, now that my mom has gone home, i can truly say that i've finally achieved independance. yay for me! *claps* i'm approaching this new found freedom with the mentality that i normally adpot when i'm in OB...chock-full with optimism!

and to prove how optimistic i was, i cooked my first meal in the apartment tonight (maggi mee doesn't count)!! i fried eggs with chopped up green beans. and the beans were still a little..cruncy..because i mixed it into the egg without first cooking them slightly. however i still ate them with a smile upon my face because it was so damn delicious, despite the over-crunchiness. vegetables! i know..i'm a sell-out.

bottomline is: it feels good to be sleeping on a bed again.

will take some pictures of the place when i think it looks presentable. hehehe.