For those of you who have been reading these entries and are sick of me still counting days and not actually being in Yerevan yet... I FEEL your frustration.

I have been crashing at friends houses lugging suticases around since I lost my apartment ten days ago... just dreaming of my new place. I can't wait to see the new apartment and decorate it. I start remond as soon as I arrive... so far I am envisioning yellow walls in the kitchen. We will see how things pan out. .

This weekend was my goodbye party and my friend Shant's birthday dinner. It was at a hip New York Bar/Restaurant with a shady entrance and an exotic assortment of cocktails (this makes it cool). I had my group of friends around me wishing me well and giving me lots of advice. A good few expressed jealousy that I am returning to the homeland while others were wondering if there are bars and clubs in Yerevan. ba vonts aper, (of course homey)

My friends from Armenia and Karabagh are telling me to get my fill of Japanese Cuisine, mainly sushi, before I come to Yerevan. I can foresee me missing the eel roll. So until my meeting with friends at Sushi Samba tonight I am just tying up work here at the office.

Five more days till I get on that plane. Bear with me.