It feels like Christmas

I am not sure how much sleep I am going to get tonight. It feels like I am a kid on christmas eve. The snow is falling out side my window, my bag is packed full of fun. When I wake up tomorrow morning I will start out on an adventure that I have given myself with my late father's help. I have made my bag as light as possible so that I can live free and easy for a while and pick up things on a whim.

There has been a change of plans because of this wonderful snow. We have decided to catch the 9 ferry to Vancouver tonight stay at a hotel close to the airport then jet off into the sky tomorrow. Our flight including two lay-overs is 28 hours long. I know that it is not going to be a pleasant trip, but all I can think is that most of you will be here in the winter wonderland,

while I soak up the rays in the south pacific.

I have said my good byes to almost everyone, my class, my mom, my grandparents, my friends and my family. I feel better than ever about leaving tomorrow. Being open to the possibilities that lay ahead of me feels good. By being more 'positive' as my mother puts it, I am becoming more energetic and engaged in every moment that I am in. I encourage all of you to put that open positive energy out there however corny it sounds because it WORKS. I am a yes-woman now who is ready to eat and love her way through the next seven months of travel and beyond. Bring on the challenges I am ready to take them on!