Tonight was my leaving do. One thing stood out. I'm upset for the people i'm leaving behind. The look on Sangeetas face in the taxi on the way home was horrible. She was extremely upset saying 'how she was going to get on without me'. It's weird, I don't think ive done anything remotely out of my way to help her with anything in the past but she seems to think I'm some kind of 'hero' or something. Come on...I mean, I'm just like her, living my life. Anyway......

Ok...So I havn't left yet. But I thought I'd get this up and running so I could give you the low down of what it's like pre-travelling. I'm still at Hotel Jubilee (Big house in Salford) enjoying the mental activities and the sleepless nights (i dont own a bed). I am becoming increasingly fond of it and my flat mates. I'm in the process of getting my visas sorted. The chinease one is done and I've recently sent off for the Russian one, however there's a postal s...