Long distance relationships = LDRs (as commonly referred to by Christine). Yep, it looks like i'm in one (and I never thought that I would be).

It has been almost two weeks since the start of my LDR, and surprisingly, I'm doing okay. I know, two weeks is pitiful in the scheme of things, but i think it still counts! hehe . I thought that i'd be grumpy 24/7, and incredibly moodly and uncompromising to everything, but i've been pleasantly surprised. I've been able to tolerate the distance, to bite my tongue at things that I probably would've gotten grumpy about easier, and to compromise about not being able to see each other. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that starting an argument or fight just isn't worth the drama of a 6 hour trip, weeks of silent treatment, or just running around in circles on the phone. To be honest, I didnt think that i had this sort of strength, independence and sense of compromise in me!

But one thing that does pull a heart string is the fleeting moments spent together. Quan came up on tuesday arvo and left thursday morning. I got to spend a little time with him and then he was gone. I guess I should feel pretty lucky that he is only a 6 hour train ride / 1 hour plane trip away as opposed to a $1000 17hour trip away ... but I still want more ;)

On the topic of distance, this morning I got a phonecall from Aeon, and they offered me a job in Tokyo. I know a lot of people would jump at the chance to go to Tokyo, but the timing was just wrong. Aeon wanted me to be in Japan the week of August 18th, but at this moment in time when I'm about to start a new career in a new sector, I just had to decline. I think David was pretty disappointed when I did, but I hope that I'm making the right decision.