The Tornado

In a matter of weeks I am leaving for Australia. It's pretty far away from California. More than a swim, I'd say. I decided to write a blog because my best friend Alex has one from Italy and I get really really excited every time she makes a new post. Hopefully there will be a few of you who get just as excited about my trip. As a matter of fact, I stole her idea for a blog. I am supported through the same blog site AND I used a fairy tale as the preface for my blog theme. Damn, I am such a copy cat... But, it was a good idea, and good ideas are meant to be stolen. Thanks Alex. ;)

Anyway, like I said, I haven't left yet, so there isn't too much to say. I just figured I needed a place to start and today felt like a good day to sit down and get some thoughts down in writing. Here's a list of thoughts that are going through my head:

• I can NOT wait to get to Australia and see the ocean. It's going to be beautiful.
• I do NOT want to leave my friends behind. If you would, please pack yourselves away and send yourselves to me. Thanks.
• I am so afraid of the 18 hour flight ahead of me. I HATE flying and I get really panicky when I think about being up in the air that long above water.
• I wonder what kangaroo burgers taste like?
• Jordan isn't staying here. I'll find a way to bring him with me.
• I hope by the end I don't want to come back, because that will mean I had an excellent time.
• I hope I can get a job when I get there. I need the money BAD.
• Leaving the people I love is the hardest thing I have ever done. I don't like to think about because it makes me want to cry.
• Let's do this....

As you can see, it's quite the mess inside my head. There is a raging tornado of thoughts that I just can't gain control over. But I guess that's how it should be. If I wasn't excited, then why would I go? If I weren't scared, then why not just leave forever?

This is gonna be one hell of a trip...