Ok so here I am. Out the front of gate 16 about to board for Doha. First time flying/travelling alone.
Compared to last year in NY/Vegas with Aaron this is beyond strange. Part of me can't wait to have an amazing holiday that I've been counting down to since November last year (the guys at NHC Dandy know all about that), but the other part is hypervigilant and well aware that I will be well and truly on my own in parts in parts of the world that I've never seen before. Character building I suppose? I didn't expect it to shock me as much as it has in the first few moments of the trip. I've been bouncing off the walls at work waiting for this day to come, now I feel like a deer in the headlights. Shouldn't I be ecstatic? I know
This blog is also the first I have ever planned to maintain, so I'll try and keep the posts regular and interesting.
More than anything I'm hoping for this trip to throw me out of my comfort zone and teach me more about the person I am, what I can achieve and help me to be a strong and resilient individual who can achieve whatever he wants.
If I am able to have an amazing trip, meet lots of new people and learn a thing or two about Europe, I'll be able to return to Melbourne knowing I've accomplished something.
I have no doubt that it will be unforgettable (like that word Mike?).
Turns out the flight is delayed, still sitting here half an hour later. Fml. Actually no, I'm going to Europe, I take that back!