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... to plan to fail". So, this part of the blog provides insight into the planning process; perhaps useful for anyone considering a similar type of trip. So, what have we acheived/learnt this month??? Major milestones/learnings include;<br><br>1) Finalising the route and booking the flights.<br>We used AirTreks to book our flights, who were similar in price to some others we considered, but offered better customer service ...

... my life into what I want it at will. However, when confronted with major changes in my life, of which there were very few up until a while ago, I was able to navigate those waters with relative ease.<br><br>That is, until about a year ago. Something happened then, and it's not my place, for all those involved, to go into great detail about what, that sent me into a downward spiral of depression, anger, anxiety and disgust with my life and everything ...

... through I noticed the difference between the Albertan and the Manitoban legislature.  There were no animals or statues to animals in the Albertan legislature.  There were many reminders of the British monarch but nothing of its natural surroundings.  To be fair they do have a monument to Chief Crowfoot, the broker of the Indian treaties a hundred years ago.  "He was why we didn't have the indian wars the Americans had," said Janet.  She also showed me the photos of ...

... that the travel alone will kick 'em out of sorts! But... now flights can't land in YK cause of the ice fog, so now we're delayed again! 3 hours! What did we do? Opted to just hang out at the airport since we already went in through security and all that stuff, which the staff already knew it was going to be late, but didn't share that until all were through security. Perhaps they were all bored there and wanted ...

... The Australian team was there, not that we watched them or spoke to them, but I saw their team jackets and the flag on the canoes. We watched a game Japan vs Italy and I was so excited when I heard the Italian coach yell out 'Andiamo!' because it's about the extent of my Italian knowledge. It means 'lets go!' Haha so yes I was pretty proud of that. But I think the Japanese team won. Not that I'm sure ...

Being at a Catholic school I take a Religion class. On Tuesday we went on a field trip to Edmonton to visit places of worship of other religions. The Religion 25 classes went (which is all grade 11's because it's compulsory to take religion, but not everyone who was supposed to go went) taking a school bus and another smaller bus. We had to be at school at 6.15am and we left at 6.30, horribly early. It was ...

... three hours. Ah what the hell, I'm mostly ready. I'm only going for three months. I'll finish this coffee first. I've gotta say, this is pretty freakin' exciting. I feel like a kid. Only 18 hours en route and I'll be in Santiago, Chile.

... that everything is a choice (every moment's a choice, every choice is a chance, every movement we make is a chance to advance) but I didn't realize that my refusal to grow and embrace chance has grave consequences to others. I affect the future and I cannot live with the mark I am currently leaving. It's not that it's bad, per say, but its not an accurate depiction of my truth. I can do better. All I can say is that with kids around, it sure makes the right ...

... blossoms and decided to take a rest. I sat down on the carpet of petals and enjoyed the serenity of the moment. Completely lost in my thought, suddenly a gentle gust of wind shook all the branches above me. The rustling of leaves built and then waned as a shower of a thousand delicate petals rained upon my head. It was a magical moment that I cannot quite capture here in words. A simple gift which will forever stay imprinted in my memory. Grateful for grace.

Hey everyone! I thought I'd set up a blog for some updates on my travels over the coming summer to save me from having to send out mass e-mails every few days. The countdown is on! I only have three more exams in my first year of University, and in just 10 days Laura and I will be flying out to London! We're going to spend a few days there, then ...