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So thought I'd have a go at this blog thingy as I'm planning on posting regular updates while I'm away! :-)
It's not long until I go now- just under 4 weeks and I feel like I'm on an emotional rollercoaster!
When I booked my trip all those months ago I was thinking I had so long to wait and now the moment is almost here I still can't quite believe it! I feel a mixture of nerves, excitement and sadness. At the moment I feel nervous that I'm leaving so much behind and feel quite anxious what the future holds for me in Australia, but at the same time I find this exciting not knowing what lies ahead for me and all the exciting places I'm going to see and the adventures I'm going to have.
Going travelling is something I've always wanted to do and have been very passionate about- especially since one of my close friends Martha went- it looked amazing and gave me the inspiration (as cheesy as that sounds!) to look into doing it for myself. Although I'm not going to loads of places, Thailand and Australia suits me fine! :-) I'm looking forward to Thailand a lot- again I think because I know so many people who have been and loved it! The full moon party, their culture, their food (I want to try an insect but maybe only a tiny one!) it all sounds amazing! Then Australia I'm immensely excited about seeing my cousin Christie! It will be so lovely to see her yet very surreal being in Sydney with her! I'm looking forward to the East Coast trip too but absolutely terrified of seeing a spider! I think I would actually have a heart attack! I even have nightmares in the UK about being attacked by them (Jamie's a witness of this!!) so dread to think what I'd actually be like if I saw one! Then again it may conquer my fears!
I do feel sad about leaving people behind, but then I stop and think it's not forever. I will miss my family loads- especially around Xmas- but I'm glad to be spending it with Christie who I look at more as a big sister than a cousin! :-) My mum, dad and brother Tom have all been incredibly supportive of my decision to go travelling and also have helped me sort out lots of things ( such as my camera and ipad!) which I really appreciate! :-) I'll miss spending Xmas with my best friend Kat- we always have a good catch up around Xmas so shall find it weird not being with her! And of course I will miss all my other friends but the fact I'm going with 3 friends already does make the experience a little less daunting. And last but not least, I'll also miss Jamie…at the time of booking this trip I honestly didn't see Jamie and I becoming what we are now but I wouldn't change it for the world. I've found someone I can call my partner and best friend- I know it will be very hard leaving him behind but I know we both want the same thing and just need to remember it's not forever. He's also planning on a trip to Australia to come and see me, which I am so so excited about! Just to even share a tiny bit of my experience with him means the world to me :-)
This weekend I am going to have a few drinks with close friends and family as a sort of 'leaving party' and also attempt to do a trial run of packing my rucksack! I have absolutely no idea how I'm going to fit everything in! :-/ I cant even go a weekend away without it looking like I've packed for a fortnight!
All these emotions I'm experiencing I'm sure are quite normal, but I wanted to write it all down so I can remember every part of my travels- before, during and after. I've worked so hard for it (ridiculous amounts of saving, not having a social life, having a second job working all the hours god sends, eBay'ing and getting up at ridiculous o'clock to sell junk at a car boot to name a few!) so I must make sure I enjoy every second. I'm sure that once I'm on a beach in Thailand or Australia with the sun shining down on me, sipping a cocktail with not a care in the world I'll realise it's all been worth it! ;-)
Until next time…..xxx
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Kat Simblet Going to miss you too darling Safe travels! xxxx
Dad I am going to keep on at you about keeping safe just remember to always look after yourself, be aware and stay together at all times. x