Time is counting down. I am beyond excited about this trip. Each day I tell anyone who will listen, and even those who won't, how long I have to go til my trip.
Most people are genuinely supportive. Some are jealous, as I was too when my friends went on their trips. But my jealousy only spurred my passion to finally get my shit sorted and get going on my own trip.
One of my colleagues who I admire hugely for her passion, knowledge, sheer awesomeness and travel love told me I'd be better off putting the trip off til the end of year when I'd have more time. But I am so glad I didn't listen to her. Having this trip in July to count down to has made all the difference in my mental health and overall happiness.
My nan is the most concerned about my trip. She keeps bringing up her worry of me being safe over there and all of the issues that have occurred in the past and more recently too. I understand her concerns and I will be as safe as I can be, but I need her to be happy for me, which she is, and try more to focus on the positive exciting side with me.
It will be one year this Wednesday since my Gran passed away. We've talked so much about my aspirations for travelling. I told her all the places I'd love to go to and we talked about our tupuna and the places they're from too. It's hard coz she knows the questions to ask to make me think and to make me think deeply about my upcoming trip. She'd be beyond happy for me. Which is why I know she supports me no matter what and no matter that I'll be having my last day in Paris or on the plane home for her birthday.
It's been hard having my travel conversations with Nan because I so want the conversations with Gran to get me excited. At least having both of them here meant I got both sides, the deep thinking and excitement and also the concern and safety precautions.
Regardless - I've had to get myself excited, prepared, well-researched and focussed on the trip ahead.
The countdown is critical. I can't wait. More than that - it's honestly so exciting to wait for something you've been wanting for so long to happen. To know that you're actually going there. Being there. Walking on streets that have so much history.
I will miss NZ of course, but the overwhelming joy is at high-critical mass. 😍
Not long now and I'll be off.
To Do:
- Get currencies sorted
- Save more money!!
- Plan out expenses back home while away
- Remind bank that I'm travelling in July
- Do another pre-pack
- Double check the luggage I'm taking
- Print out lists of hotels and other key info for myself and for nan
- SAVE MORE MONEY!
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