Wow.

So. I picked up my visa -- I have another month to sort everything out. 

Most importantly, however, is that I moved into my first apartment today. 

It's 1400RMB a month, and I signed onto a 3-month lease. I don't have internet right now, so I'm typing this in anticipation. A cleaning crew is coming at 2pm tomorrow to make everything less unsightly and gross. It always seemed counterproductive to me that cleaning doesn't happen as soon as the units are vacant, but hey. I'll probably never understand.   

I'm finding myself more and more eager to explore the surrounding continent. But really, I would like to visit Japan. (I heard it's cheap to go there right now... probably thanks to the tension.)   

I can't wait to get a new smart phone. And my first tattoo. And see my doggie again. And come back here. And leave for elsewhere. And explore.

I can't wait to own my life.  

I don't even have sheets on my bed right now. or a pillow. But I am so damn happy right now, you can't even imagine.