This morning, Chowon left the school to return to Korea. I drove her to the airport at 4:45AM but still made it to all my classes.

Those last few moments before she got on the plane have been replaying in my mind all day. Each of her tears seemed to contain immeasurable hope and sincerity... as if emotions were tangible and she had overflowed. I held back in those last minutes. I wanted to hug her without letting go, but I was gonna cry, too, and I wanted to be at least a little strong until she was gone -- hoping my smile would give her some comfort on the flight.

My meeting with my mentor today didn't happen. I assume he meant to teach me a lesson. He set the meeting for 5 and never showed up. I sat down in the hall in front of his office and fell asleep there from about 4:45 to 5:45. Oh well. Next time ;)

"Don't abandon me."