Last meal in the States

Last meal in the States

We landed safe in Washington D.C. I can already tell that I will be having cell-phone withdrawals. I keep telling myself that maybe I should have hid my own phone from my mom and brought it here. I would have been texting everyone, seeking for their attention and positive affirmation. Clearly, this is the trip that I needed then. 

The ride from LA to DC seemed extremely short for me. I was asleep through most of the ride, and the sleep continues to linger. All I want to do is lay on the floor and curl into a ball. I brought a tiny pillow with me, and its following me everywhere I go. I call it penis pillow, always have. It belongs to my mom. So sleeping on it, is like having my mom super close to me.

It’s weird thinking I am going to be so far away from home. During the summer of my 4^th grade going into 5^th, my parents thought it would be a good idea to spend it at my uncle’s in Ventura County. Although,  I knew that we would only be about and hour away—I cried as I  saw my mom go. I cried after she left, and during the night, and the following day at a party. I cried for my mom. Now, I’m going to be a hemisphere away – a couple thousand miles away, and yet I can still feel her warmth.

My mom told me to ask my grandpa daily for his protection. I don’t have to ask him because I know he is always there with me. But I can’t be that pretentious and pretend he always will be. Thus, to him, my mom and dad – this trip I dedicate.

I really like the DC airport. Its really nice, clean, quiet, and technologically savvy (well most airports are with the exception of LAX).

Steph and I decided that our last lunch in the states would be at the most authentic Mexican restaurant I know-- Chipotle. It was the best Chicken Salad from Chipotle that I have ever had. It could rightfully be because I was starving, or simply because it really was that good. But I doubted.

Six weeks out of Los Angeles, I had to end right with my Mexican comida.

Next time I write this, I’ll be on the plane en route to Africa!