Leaving on a jet plane

I have just spent the last one hour and a half packing my posessions, one suitcase of clothing to last me for a month despite the fact that I will only be away briefly, nine days really. Looking at my sated, full suitcase a small tingle of excitement runs up my spine, an anticipation of adventure, for new experiences, places, unfamiliar faces. It makes me smile. Although Sydney as a location is perhaps not so exotic, nevertheless an escape of any kind is exactly what I need right now ~