cruel summer

the other day, when i was packing my suitcase for idaho and grandpa's funeral, AWD came into the room and asked how i was doing and i just started to cry and blurted out, "this has been the worst summer ever!"

and, to be honest, it kind of has been. i've been looking forward to putting it all in my rearview mirror. and a trip to china seems like a perfect way to start!

and so, we're off.

to here.

and here.

and here.

and here.

you can expect a full report when we get back.

so long til then!