I am almost gone… out of Canada, for a what seems to be a long time. All the preparation and packing I did seems so inadequate, definitely rushed. Even my farewells seemed a little non-existant. Of course, there was so much to do, getting visas, for example, which had prerequisites – getting the letter for my non-immigrant visa, etc.etc. Many more things, including trying to wrap up projects here, really contributed to a really rushed feeling.
Right now, I have about an hour of calm, to reflect and blog in Terminal 2. I would’ve journaled the old-fashioned way, but with my laptop and WiFi access (wireless broadband internet – DSL or cable without the cables and wires), courtesy of Bell, I’m surfing away. (If you’re flying out to or via the States, just sit by Gate H in Terminal 2, which is outside the Maple Leaf Lounge containing the WiFi access. Of course, if you’re flying First Class, you can just sit inside and WiFi with free drinks.)
I’ve been reflecting a little on what I will be doing in Thailand (furthering my host’s human rights mandate through information technology), and how my work fits into the larger whole of what’s going on globally – and more importantly: what can be done. “Free WiFi access as a business model”, the huge use of SMS text messaging in Asia and Europe as a major societal factor, and so forth.
Ok, I’m babbling – must be because it’s my first time surfing via WiFi… At the same time, I’m surfing the New York Metro for cheap eats in NYC, once I get in tonight.
Well, I’m not away from North America, yet, so I’ll definitely have some more time to reflect here. Whew… Here’s to new beginnings…