Friday, September 28, 2012

Good day Mate,

That sounds funny coming out of a girl's mouth from Burlington, NC.  LOL.  :-)

I am so glad that you are taking time out of your busy day to read my blog.  As you can tell this is going to be a very informal blog.  I plan to take you on the journey down under with me.  I also plan to use it as a record for myself - menopausal memory -- you know!

Today I fly out!  Oh, the packing, unpacking, repacking, stuffing until I finally got it all in one large suitcase for under the plane and one to carry on with me.  Finished about 2:30 a.m. -- sounds like me -- I love the night time.  I have a book and devotional book to read on the plane from my sister, snacks in my bookbag thanks to a dear friend, a blanket and head support (don't say it...I know...her big head needs support!) from my dear daughter and enough technology gadgets to appear real techie once I get there.  After all, this is an educational technology study tour right?  [I will update you on how this all came to be one day when I don't have much to say...LOL]

My goal for today is to survive the airports, customs and 24 hour 15 minute plane rides...oh my!  Yes, I said plane rides...Raleigh to Charlotte, to LAX, to Sydney, and finally to Perth.  It all begins at 4:00 today in Raleigh and ending in Sydney on Sunday morning.  [Remember they are 14 hours ahead of us.]

Love to my family...thanks for your support...stepping up so I could step out for this once in a lifetime opportunity.

Let the journey begin...

Ann

p.s. Comment occasionally so that I know someone is indeed reading my blog :-)


5 comments:

  1. The book you have for the plane ride, "Stolen Woman," is so good! I'd be willing to bet you'll have it finished long before you make it to Australia! :)

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  2. Have a wonderful time! I will be praying for safe travel. Take some Benedryl with you to help you sleep on the plane. Bring me back a one of a kind down under treasure!

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  3. I can't wait to hear all of your stories over a Yum Yum Hot Dog!!! Have fun!!

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  4. Sounds like my kind if trip. Have fun.

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  5. There is nothing fun about 30 hours of straight flying, but once your there; how breath-taking it must be. This is you place of most potential for the next 16 days. Have fun...

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