That Time

Three weeks to go. It's still awhile, but not that long, really. Two more weekends, and I'm spending this one to visit Nadine in Heidelberg and Esther in Frankfurt. But it's That Time, when I have to start wrapping things up. To try to use up the honey and the cocoa powder.To start trying to keep things tidier, looking ahead to pack.To start studying for exams and working on projects.To do laundry, wondering if I will do it once more, or twice more again. To make my exit strategy (and I'm going to go out with a bang) To make sure I have the presents and the photos I need. To make a plan to see each of my friends at least once more. To find a home for my bike and my rice cooker. To start saying a slow goodbye to Bonn.