Somewhere in the Pilbara

Once again I feel like everyone else is in a race, and I am yet to put my runners on. M&S are engaged, A&S are expecting, as are M&J. C&L are moving in together, while N&A have their own place. C&T have long achieved domestic bliss. J&E have bought their house. K&E, L&P - names only uttered in pairs. Everyone is growing up, and I seem to be stuck in some self-pitying limbo, dreaming of F, and leaving potential relationships unfulfilled along the way. I don't have the guts to make a leap, to jump into the unknown. I need someone to push or pull me.

Karijini

Dreamt of F last night.

Perth

D is texting me. I get the feeling she thinks I used her, but it is hard to persuade her otherwise via text. I get an email in the morning apologising for the wording of some of the texts. It is much more understanding and reasonable. Have to spend some time replying later.

Perth

It wasn't my intention to be cool and aloof on first encounter, but that's probably how it came across. A little shorter than expected, but more beautiful in person. Odd to hear the Australian accent, not sure why. Not how I pictured a first meeting. I think our lives have grown so separate - we have fallen out of touch as adults.

Singapore

Stole some kisses in a nook of the building, thunder and lightning around us.

Singapore

Got an email from M asking for a Skype, do so. He and S are not only back together, but engaged! They sat down and talking things through, and are planning to get married next year! Happy news! So fantastic to hear, especially after he sounded so depressed last week.

My own happy news is that I moved my flight from tomorrow (Sat) to Mon, and D is flying here tomorrow morning, so we can spend the weekend together! Really looking forward to just hanging out, spending time together. Also kissing.

Bangkok

Sitting on the comfy seats, I want to kiss, but am unsure.

During the show, D frankly declares her regret that nothing happened between us in Vietnam. We kiss on the side of the road. Our Thai audience approves.

It has been too little, too late. A missed opportunity. A taste of what have been. Hopefully we'll have another chance in the future - it's a good excuse to come back to Thailand. And sure there's always Facebook. Just one more kiss before I go...