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Greetings!
Well, now that the flurry of excitement is over, how about some details. Flight is confirmed, March 15th Toronto to Glasgow, April 7th Glasgow to Toronto. This is actually the same flight I took when going over last time, and the one Gav took as well, so plenty of experience with the airlines. This may be the first time I have ever blessed taxes, but the fact that they use my money during the year, and then give it to me in a lump sum is the reason I can afford to visit hairyscotsman so...whee. Money is actually better now...we are all working, getting our checks on time, and with three incomes, our expenses are quite reasonable. I do not have a lot of extra, but it is enough to do this, and still be putting some away.
Of the few ways of getting myself to Toronto which are possible, I do not know which it will be. The flight leaves at 6:10PM, so I will need to leave here by noon at least. Three and a half hour drive, and checking-in early gets me there in plenty of time. Last time, my grandfather drove me, so I wouldn't have to leave my car in long-term parking. He offered to do it again, so I will probably take him up on it. All bills are no problem, of course, since I pay them all online with my checking account anyway. I don't think artemisia_starr understood when I first explained it, but all is well.
I will probably be spending most of the time in and around Perth and Abernethy, but I will most likely make it to a few other places. Any of you in the area, who I didn't get to meet last time, let me know contact details, and we can see if we can manage it this time! I'm looking at you, faerishimmer *wink*...and my new mate rokeby_venus as well, perhaps.
I truly cannot wait. There are still a few things to do on my end, but mostly just waiting to gt over there. I really don't know how I have gotten along so long without my best friend. I am just terribly lucky to have him, and all of my friends...I am such a blessed girl.
I have been having somewhat wretched health issues. I had an ear infection of some sort, I think, and actually passed out. fraggedone found me on the floor next to my bed, and coundn't wake me for a minute or so. I managed to make it through that day of work, although I could barely stand. I feel better, but definitely not working at full functionality. I still have things to work out with friends and acqaintances...but working together, we can get through it.
You all should know something about me. I have never, in my life, done anything I did not actually think was right. I don't regret anything that I have ever done. The only that I regret is the fact that I may have hurt anyone, for any reason. None of my actions are thoughtless...in fact I spend what is probably a stupid amount of time thinking about the things I do. I doubt, and I second guess...but in the end, no one can make decisions except me, and I do it. Sometimes, I am scared, or don't do all that I could...but I have never done anything I thought wrong.
I may doubt myself, but in the end, I still love who I am, and my life, and my friends. And, no, I will not let anyone make me feel bad for that. I get along with just about everyone because I can almost always see where people are coming from. But sometimes, people are diametrically opposed, I guess. And I cannot let that ruin life for me.
More soon, darlings,
Ivy
Well, now that the flurry of excitement is over, how about some details. Flight is confirmed, March 15th Toronto to Glasgow, April 7th Glasgow to Toronto. This is actually the same flight I took when going over last time, and the one Gav took as well, so plenty of experience with the airlines. This may be the first time I have ever blessed taxes, but the fact that they use my money during the year, and then give it to me in a lump sum is the reason I can afford to visit hairyscotsman so...whee. Money is actually better now...we are all working, getting our checks on time, and with three incomes, our expenses are quite reasonable. I do not have a lot of extra, but it is enough to do this, and still be putting some away.
Of the few ways of getting myself to Toronto which are possible, I do not know which it will be. The flight leaves at 6:10PM, so I will need to leave here by noon at least. Three and a half hour drive, and checking-in early gets me there in plenty of time. Last time, my grandfather drove me, so I wouldn't have to leave my car in long-term parking. He offered to do it again, so I will probably take him up on it. All bills are no problem, of course, since I pay them all online with my checking account anyway. I don't think artemisia_starr understood when I first explained it, but all is well.
I will probably be spending most of the time in and around Perth and Abernethy, but I will most likely make it to a few other places. Any of you in the area, who I didn't get to meet last time, let me know contact details, and we can see if we can manage it this time! I'm looking at you, faerishimmer *wink*...and my new mate rokeby_venus as well, perhaps.
I truly cannot wait. There are still a few things to do on my end, but mostly just waiting to gt over there. I really don't know how I have gotten along so long without my best friend. I am just terribly lucky to have him, and all of my friends...I am such a blessed girl.
I have been having somewhat wretched health issues. I had an ear infection of some sort, I think, and actually passed out. fraggedone found me on the floor next to my bed, and coundn't wake me for a minute or so. I managed to make it through that day of work, although I could barely stand. I feel better, but definitely not working at full functionality. I still have things to work out with friends and acqaintances...but working together, we can get through it.
You all should know something about me. I have never, in my life, done anything I did not actually think was right. I don't regret anything that I have ever done. The only that I regret is the fact that I may have hurt anyone, for any reason. None of my actions are thoughtless...in fact I spend what is probably a stupid amount of time thinking about the things I do. I doubt, and I second guess...but in the end, no one can make decisions except me, and I do it. Sometimes, I am scared, or don't do all that I could...but I have never done anything I thought wrong.
I may doubt myself, but in the end, I still love who I am, and my life, and my friends. And, no, I will not let anyone make me feel bad for that. I get along with just about everyone because I can almost always see where people are coming from. But sometimes, people are diametrically opposed, I guess. And I cannot let that ruin life for me.
More soon, darlings,
Ivy