I was so relieved this week when I finished my final final (I hope there are not as many f's on my final grades then there are in this sentence).
I was so ready to take a NAP.
And I did.
I gave myself 3 glorious hours of sleep in the middle of the day. I love love love sleep in the middle of the day.
When I woke up I started thinking of all the things I have to do to get ready to depart the country for a very extended period of time. Luckily I will be home for about a week in April for Chance's homecoming so if I forget my favorite pants or lucky socks or anything I won't be without them for too long.
Who am I kidding. I don't have lucky socks, or favorite jeans, and if I did, why exactly would I care when I'm in New Zealand for goodness sakes!
So here are the places I need to visit before I leave:
1. Zions National Park-hike Emerald Pools (my favorite hike there; the end pool is paradise).
2. Red Cliffs Reserve. This is a such a fun hiking place. I'll never forget laughing hysterically as Ember, Franny, and I were trying to hoist ourselves up this 3ish foot waterfall that was all slippery with wet moss.
3. The Red Mountain. Growing up a block away I have logged endless hours running around on that unique red dirt. It was the best playground a kid could have.
4. Up north. My three bestest pals will all be living up there come January. Be ready for the most fun, epic sleepover ever, girls.
5. Benja's. I love sushi.
6. Mongolian BBq. I love that ghetto fabulous place.
7. Rickshaw's. Lettuce wraps, please.
Well, everywhere involves hiking and food. I'm ok with that.
Boring To-Do List
1. Work as much as possible so I can have mulah as I travel.
2. Print off my insurance records.
3. Take family photos (Ok, this one is not boring for me, but I'm sure to hear a few groans from the men in my family).
4. Sew my dress that I have invested $20 in so far.
5. Pack. It's going to take. so. long.
6. Figure out boring school stuff. Yes, I am taking online classes through Dixie while I'm there. It might be kinda crazy, but I'm excited to have my associates when I get back.
Well this list was a lot longer when I started this post a week ago. I have a hard time finishing a post in one sitting. I've had a very productive week! Included in this productive week was finally purchasing my ticket. That might sound like a simple task to accomplish, but let me assure you it was not.
I sold my car so I could go and that meant I was not able to just punch in my departure dates and buy a ticket. No, no, I spent hours searching multiple dates; it's crazy the difference in price one day can make.
So the other morning I got on Orbitz like I do every day, and I punched in the dates. It was $1,612 which was $11 more than it was the day before. I was a little sad because hey $11 is enough to pay for my gas for the rest of my time here. Or it could be a meal. Or it could pay for internet on my 12 hour plane ride from L.A to Fiji. Anyway, I'm not even sure why I clicked on the ticket because I had to donate my plasma one more time to have enough to pay for it (oh, the things I do to get out of here). But call it fate, I did click on it, and I got great news. Orbitz had a message waiting for me, it said:, "Great news! (see, I told you it was great news) We found your itinerary for cheaper!"
The ticket was only $1,535! So I scooted on over to Chase bank and took money off my Biolife card and hurried over to my bank and deposited the money. I quickly scooted home because Orbitz threatened that this special price was for a limited time only so I had to "Act Fast!".
Act fast, I did, and the special price was waiting for me when I got home.
I fully believe in things being meant to be and all that so call me crazy but when I literally had barely enough money to buy a ticket that's on a 'special price' the days I wanted to leave, I take that as a sign that I am meant to be in New Zealand. And be in New Zealand, I will.
19 days!!!
So here are the places I need to visit before I leave:
1. Zions National Park-hike Emerald Pools (my favorite hike there; the end pool is paradise).
2. Red Cliffs Reserve. This is a such a fun hiking place. I'll never forget laughing hysterically as Ember, Franny, and I were trying to hoist ourselves up this 3ish foot waterfall that was all slippery with wet moss.
3. The Red Mountain. Growing up a block away I have logged endless hours running around on that unique red dirt. It was the best playground a kid could have.
4. Up north. My three bestest pals will all be living up there come January. Be ready for the most fun, epic sleepover ever, girls.
5. Benja's. I love sushi.
6. Mongolian BBq. I love that ghetto fabulous place.
7. Rickshaw's. Lettuce wraps, please.
Well, everywhere involves hiking and food. I'm ok with that.
Boring To-Do List
1. Work as much as possible so I can have mulah as I travel.
2. Print off my insurance records.
3. Take family photos (Ok, this one is not boring for me, but I'm sure to hear a few groans from the men in my family).
4. Sew my dress that I have invested $20 in so far.
5. Pack. It's going to take. so. long.
6. Figure out boring school stuff. Yes, I am taking online classes through Dixie while I'm there. It might be kinda crazy, but I'm excited to have my associates when I get back.
Well this list was a lot longer when I started this post a week ago. I have a hard time finishing a post in one sitting. I've had a very productive week! Included in this productive week was finally purchasing my ticket. That might sound like a simple task to accomplish, but let me assure you it was not.
I sold my car so I could go and that meant I was not able to just punch in my departure dates and buy a ticket. No, no, I spent hours searching multiple dates; it's crazy the difference in price one day can make.
So the other morning I got on Orbitz like I do every day, and I punched in the dates. It was $1,612 which was $11 more than it was the day before. I was a little sad because hey $11 is enough to pay for my gas for the rest of my time here. Or it could be a meal. Or it could pay for internet on my 12 hour plane ride from L.A to Fiji. Anyway, I'm not even sure why I clicked on the ticket because I had to donate my plasma one more time to have enough to pay for it (oh, the things I do to get out of here). But call it fate, I did click on it, and I got great news. Orbitz had a message waiting for me, it said:, "Great news! (see, I told you it was great news) We found your itinerary for cheaper!"
The ticket was only $1,535! So I scooted on over to Chase bank and took money off my Biolife card and hurried over to my bank and deposited the money. I quickly scooted home because Orbitz threatened that this special price was for a limited time only so I had to "Act Fast!".
Act fast, I did, and the special price was waiting for me when I got home.
I fully believe in things being meant to be and all that so call me crazy but when I literally had barely enough money to buy a ticket that's on a 'special price' the days I wanted to leave, I take that as a sign that I am meant to be in New Zealand. And be in New Zealand, I will.
19 days!!!
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