Month: May 2004

Well…It’s Thursday night and I am EXHAUSTED…unpacked and EXHAUSTED. As I sit here in front of the PC, continually ripping my CD’s into my IPOD, I am staring at a pile of clothes in which I am striving to fit into my backpack…GOODLUCK!!! Oh well, it shall be an interesting experience.

This whole week has had one theme and that it to tie up loose ends. Which I believe I have done a majority of. (With the exception of one insane thought that Amachi would be pleased to hear I am not going entertain) I still need to make a trip to the NRMA, finalise my resume, and close a bank account. Aside from that all is well. I have said my farewells to many, though I have missed out on a few. Silvana, Shazz, Dave. I never did make it to the city this week.

Monday night I rocked up to my Ats (sis) and Sue’s abode and bugged them for old times sake. I spent my Tuesday with my Ats, where we had FUN choosing NanItch…who has been chosen to be my companion.

Wednesday was spent doing last minute shopping, and blood donating. OUCH! Thank you Ross for keeping me company! You helped keep me brave. I coffeed with the girls one last time. It’ll be weird not going for coffee at Seedy anymore after work. I had dinner with my Amachi, whom I’ll miss very much. You better be using that e-mail address you’ve set up for me. On the way home I picked up Hyl-IS. We borrowed DVD’s and hung out with Lorraine, Mutz, and Ann…with the addition of Nigel who came much later. Today I spent most of it with Val and we had a blast. We lunched, drove to Fairfield (I got us lost), got my hair cut, talked talked talked. Grabe Val, daldal natin noh! After which I dashed over to Chana’s house for dinner, where I got to say goodbye to her Mum. Whom I called Mum from our highschool days to now. When that was finished I picked up Jill and Mutz and headed for Rashays to meet up with Ann, Ross, and Hyles!

In my last days what I will remember most is the quality time I have had with my nearest and dearests. Hanging out with the young girls, Mutz, Jilly, Hylin and Lorraine (if even briefly). Spending one on one time with my Ats, and Stitch. Dinner with Amachi. Car rides home with Ross and the conversations that took place in them. My midnight chat with Nige. Ann’s constant presence. My revealing day with Val, where we got the chance to get to know each other even better. See you in Switzerland Val and Vlad!!!

Tomorrow, as the others come by to bid the last of farewells, it’ll be weird I’m sure. Emotional at the very least. I can’t believe tomorrow’s my last night! Oh my GOSH!!!

Anyways, better start packing…

Okay…at this point, I thought I would be all geared up and ready to go. I mean, I am no longer working. I’ve had my farewell party. I’ve said goodbye to a good portion of my family and friends…and nope…DENIAL!!! I mean you’d think that considering I have been planning this trip in my head for about a decade I would be a little bit more, what’s the word…. ENTHUSED? I mean yes I am excited. Heck this is like an awesome experience ahead of me. I am looking forward to it. I guess it’s the whole idea…it’s not quite sinking in. I’m actually going to be in another country a week from today. HOMESICK like nothing else I’m sure. Still suffering from puffy eyes and hoarse voice from having to say goodbye to my Ats, (whom to anyone that knows me, know that I am completely and devotedly – if there’s such a word…dependent on) My Ats has been there for me every step of the way, through every step of the way. I will be lost without her, but I know as well as she does that this experience is something I need to have. It’s going to be fantastic no matter what. I’m sure this trip will play a huge part in the moulding of the me of what’s ahead. A little older, a lot wiser…well one can only hope!

Even today/tonight, saying goodbye to those I am close to, family and close friends (those that turned up)…it was surreal! It was almost like I was just celebrating a birthday. The best part of it was seeing people I don’t regularly see. Seeing my high school friends is always a treat and after so long, being able to pick up where we left of is always such a blessing. Jade and Chana have been my friends since we were in year eight, and we have been through the tests of time, and whatever sagas have come our way.

Seeing my best bud…thank you Bipo for making the hike all the way here! For your present and all it represented and the sentiment it holds. Know that has a place in my backpack during my travels, as I am sure it will be me great comfort through some lonely times. Only you…. enough said!

After countless shots and drinks, I am surprised to be sitting upright! I’m sure it has a lot to do with the jumping up and down with Tess, Stitch (Sue aka Sooby), and my Ats. Hey T, we have a theme song…. ‘TROUBLE’ ahh gee, that sounds accurate! Next year, watch out UK!!!

To my other friends who were there…thank you! (If you’re reading this!) Your presence, all those there, meant a great deal. I’m going to miss everyone HEAPS!!! Without Win who will boss me around? Hehe! Ann, who else will be predictably late for everything, and be the constant butt of our jokes (in a loving way of course) Mer, red licorice!!!…need I say more? Ahhh, and Ross, who deserves a special mention. My train buddy, lunch buddy, the other half of what’s left of the Parramatta Posse…who else would be willing to share their Nutella sandwich or Chicken Kebab with me *sigh* Awww shucks!

Thank you Foxy Roxy for traveling all this way. Warren and Purds too!

Anyways…that’s all I pretty much remember. I have a big week ahead. Which will definitely be interesting. Hope I’ll get the chance to see everyone. If not, I’ll see you all when I get back! Take care! God Bless! Peace Out!! Nanu Nanu!