the solo trips, 12.8.23

my dad was supposed to come with, but he’s had rsv since about the third week of november. he’s doing better, which is a good thing, but i can tell he is still very tired/worn down. i hear him coughing at all hours of the night and i feel so bad. he said he’s going to rest up and i’m hoping by the time i come back, he’ll be a little better than when i last saw him. still though, it feels strange boarding a plane alone. it’s not something i’m used to, especially after the last year and a half. perhaps this is just an in-the-meantime-in-between-time type thing, because i miss having someone to travel with.

not just anyone, but that someone.

you know?

-ratha, 10:02pm, 12.8.23