Next Stop, the Future!

I shaved today (and sorry Christina, I did not keep the moustache. It was just too gross). Now my face feels funny. I think I’m going through withdrawals. I keep telling my face that it wasn’t him, it was me. I am going to Australia and just couldn’t keep this relationship with him. It is hot down there and I feel we would just end up arguing and eventually cut each other off and never speak again. Hopefully, there will be a time where we can get back and try it out again. Take it slow; start with just some longer sideburns, maybe a goatee. Eventually I think we’ll be able to get back together – right now I need to see what else is out there for this face. Maybe I’ll have an affair with the sun. I know I know: the sun is a bit of a slut and I’ll just end up getting burned.

It’s my final hours here in Omaha and I am putting some final things away. I have a small load in the laundry that I’m waiting for but my checked bag is packed! It weighs in at about 43lbs and the max is 44. I’d like to give a shout out to my sister-in-law Bridget for getting everything packed. She’s pretty space efficient (the trick is to fold in thirds and roll). Now I need to pack my computer bag and my carry-on pack. The other day I went to Target’s $1 aisle and bought a whole bunch of random flashcards so hopefully the flight will go by quickly while I learn about the largest mammal (blue whale) and all the state capitals along with each state’s bird and flower.

Nick (my traveling partner) and I had “Australian Immersion (not emersion despite controversy) Day” today to best prepare for the upcoming months. It included a viewing of Crocodile Dundee and the tasting of some Australian wines (we tried to find Foster’s but to no avail). I now think I understand the entire culture and will fit in seamlessly.

Thanks for all the well wishes and good lucks. Now that the day is finally here, I don’t know what to think. It’s definitely a sobering feeling to realize that I’m going to be gone for five months. I’ll try and be safe. I’ll make good decisions 99% of the time. Take care everyone! Next stop for me, about a half-day into the future! Catch you on the flipside!