This time tomorrow I'll be in the air.
Even though I thought I was ready I've still managed to spend the whole of today organising various things, scanning documents into my computer etc.
I've arranged with the guys I'm flying with to meet at the airport, and if I've forgotten anything now, it's too late!
I also offset my carbon emissions for my flights today at a cost of £14.12 (1.88 tonnes of CO2) from Climatecare.org, an organisation that works to reduce carbon emissions throughout the world.
My next entry will probably be from India!
TTFN
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Packed and ready to go
Well, almost.
I have packed everything in my bag today. But I think I will need to unpack it once more and then re-pack it, just to make sure I have everything I need.
The last few days I've almost forgotten that I'm going away; I hear of things that will be happening and think it'd be good to go see that show/take part in that event etc, and then realise after a few minutes that I won't be here!
On a similar note, today started what is going to be a week of 'lasts'. I've just come back from my last Boogie-me (http://www.boogie-me.co.uk) rehearsal for 4.5 months, next week will play host to my last ever concert at FCC, my last day of work at FCC, and then if you want to be really nitty-gritty, I suppose I will be appreciating the small things like the last night I will sleep in my own bed for 4.5 months, my last meal with my family for that length of time etc.
It's strange really, I'm not going for all that long. But I suppose it's longer than I've been away from home before by some way, and I will be able to have less contact with friends and family than you normally would when going away. But it's all part of the fun. And I really can't wait to go now.
Oh I also finally finished my immunisations today with the second of 2 disgusting raspberry flavoured drinks against Cholera. Another last!
TTFN x
I have packed everything in my bag today. But I think I will need to unpack it once more and then re-pack it, just to make sure I have everything I need.
The last few days I've almost forgotten that I'm going away; I hear of things that will be happening and think it'd be good to go see that show/take part in that event etc, and then realise after a few minutes that I won't be here!
On a similar note, today started what is going to be a week of 'lasts'. I've just come back from my last Boogie-me (http://www.boogie-me.co.uk) rehearsal for 4.5 months, next week will play host to my last ever concert at FCC, my last day of work at FCC, and then if you want to be really nitty-gritty, I suppose I will be appreciating the small things like the last night I will sleep in my own bed for 4.5 months, my last meal with my family for that length of time etc.
It's strange really, I'm not going for all that long. But I suppose it's longer than I've been away from home before by some way, and I will be able to have less contact with friends and family than you normally would when going away. But it's all part of the fun. And I really can't wait to go now.
Oh I also finally finished my immunisations today with the second of 2 disgusting raspberry flavoured drinks against Cholera. Another last!
TTFN x
Monday, February 18, 2008
Lattitude Global Volunteering
GAP has changed its name!
As of 14th February, I am travelling to India with Lattitude Global Volunteering.
I can't decide whether I like the new name or not. Why not leave me a comment and tell me what you think?
TTFN
As of 14th February, I am travelling to India with Lattitude Global Volunteering.
I can't decide whether I like the new name or not. Why not leave me a comment and tell me what you think?
TTFN
Thursday, February 7, 2008
A Map of India
I just realised many of you may not know exactly where I am going - so here is a rough idea. When I said 'remote Northern India', I meant it!
With thanks to Google Maps for their fantastic map system!
21 Days to go
Yep, only 3 weeks left.
I had my final Japanese Encephalitis injection yesterday, and also ordered my Malaria tablets - 146 of them! Whilst some of you may think this was a bit stupid as the area of India I will be in is a 'low to no risk' area, this really was one thing I (and my parents) weren't willing to compromise on. I also got a few more bits on the medical side of things - I really recommend TravelPharm for cheap-ish prices on good stuff! www.travelpharm.com
I have also gained some more sponsorship - Faringdon United Charities have contributed to the fund, and my Brownie Pack, 4th Faringdon, have started to commit to fundraising enough money for 24 descant recorders (one per brownie) that I can take to the school with me and use in addition to their current musical curriculum.
3 weeks is an odd amount of time to have left. It's not close enough to departure to feel ready, but not far enough away for me to relax. So basically I am feeling alternately stressed, scared and excited at the moment, and often all 3 at once!
TTFN x
I had my final Japanese Encephalitis injection yesterday, and also ordered my Malaria tablets - 146 of them! Whilst some of you may think this was a bit stupid as the area of India I will be in is a 'low to no risk' area, this really was one thing I (and my parents) weren't willing to compromise on. I also got a few more bits on the medical side of things - I really recommend TravelPharm for cheap-ish prices on good stuff! www.travelpharm.com
I have also gained some more sponsorship - Faringdon United Charities have contributed to the fund, and my Brownie Pack, 4th Faringdon, have started to commit to fundraising enough money for 24 descant recorders (one per brownie) that I can take to the school with me and use in addition to their current musical curriculum.
3 weeks is an odd amount of time to have left. It's not close enough to departure to feel ready, but not far enough away for me to relax. So basically I am feeling alternately stressed, scared and excited at the moment, and often all 3 at once!
TTFN x
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