Plane Letters

On November 21st I will be jetting off to the states. The flight there is approximately 18 hours long, so while I am not sleeping, I would like to be doing stuff to fill time instead of sitting there... watching the seconds pass by into minutes.

So, I would like for you... yes... YOU, to write me a plane letter. What is a plane letter you ask? It's simply a letter one writes to their friend in which the friend keeps and doesn't read the letter until once on the plane (and hopefully in the air!). The criteria for this 'plane letter' is basically anything you want, as long as it's not rude or offending to me. Just write down anything you think I would find enjoyable to read whilst on the plane.

You can either email the letters to my email (karinahasfriends at gmail dot com) or if mail it to me (email me for my address if you do not have it already), just make sure you send it in enough time before I leave. Deadline is 7:00pm ACDT 20th November. If you are going to mail it, deadline sending date is 14th November, or 17th Nov if you are in the same state.

What are you waiting for now? Go forth and write/type me a plane letter, you!

USA Dawns

There is very little time until I fly off to the states all by myself and it's very nerve wracking how fast everything is going. I'm yet to get my passport done this week or early next, depends when I get my proof of age card I needed for the passport application (don't currently have a driver's license). I need to also acquire some travel insurance and few bits and bobs for my trip before I leave.

Yesterday I purchased a day pack for taking on the plane with me and for other exciting day adventures whilst over in America. I have spent weeks trying to find the perfect bag at a reasonable price. Fortunately after all my hunting I found a High Sierra bag in Strandbags for around $60, which isn't too bad considering it is a very good bag! Although I am thinking about getting a small bag to fit my phone, camera and maybe a book or two to have with me whilst I have my backpack in the compartment above my head. Anyone have suggestions?

I have a few (most likely 3 or 4) weeks left at work, which I'm feeling like it's forever away. I shall be very glad to not have to deal with snobby and impatient customers or having to do a million jobs in under a few hours. I'm not sure yet if I should have a casual/part-time job after Summer when I start uni. I won't sort those things out I guess until I know I've got into Foundation Studies and if I can actually get youth allowance.

Feeling a bit nervous (but excited) about spending a few days in Honolulu by myself when I first get there. So I've begun making a list of things to do, things to see and places to go. I don't think I really need to be overly worried, I mean c'mon.... relaxing in Hawaii? It's going to be fantastic!! It will be a new experience for me, as I've never lived outside of home. Which mean I'll need to go grocery shopping for myself. I'm hoping I get at least semi-healthy foods when I'm shopping, I suppose that's why a groceries list never seems to go astray. Oh, there's a pool on the very top level of the hotel I'm staying in, which is kind of ridiculous in the fact that the beach is literally down the road. But I suppose, if it's heated, then it probably makes a better choice over going to the beach in the evening for a swim (depending what the weather will be like, I will be in Hawaii fall/winter climate). I'll also have a stunning view of the ocean from my room which will be a really big plus.

I would be very appreciative of some prayer about my trip, that everything will work out, that I'll keep safe while there and particularly about the Aussie dollar at the moment, as the exchange rate isn't very impressive.

Hopefully I'll get in another entry about a week or so before I head off. =]