So I only have two days left at home before I start my travels. On Friday I will be dropped off at my best friends house and I get to spend the day with her & her wonderful family. On Saturday morning we will be up bright & early as we head to the airport. I cannot really explain how I am feeling at the moment. It feels extremely surreal. Almost as if its happening to somebody else and not me. Although I am sure that as soon as I get on the plane that ...

Okay so it hasn't been a great week. I've had no voice however when I got the email on tuesday to say my visa had been granted. I was slightly excited to say the least. It's one of the last big things that I needed to get sorted before I leave for Australia. Four months on tuesday :-)

So it was almost two months ago that I decided to book my flight to Australia. I must say I'm still extremely surprised at myself. Partly because I'm not a very organized person. However this week not only have I handed in my notice (scary) but also sorting out problems with my passport. Who knew having a parent born in Ireland would be such a pain the backside?!?!. I know the next 5 months will go very fast and I have so much to do between now and September 8t...