This needs to be my mantra for the next 6 weeks...

“He who would travel happily must travel light.” 
– Antoine de Saint Exupéry

Take off in 10, 9, 8, 7... 7 weeks, that is!

My flight is officially booked for February 9th! I leave late on the night of the 9th and will arrive in Brisbane the morning of February 11th... who really needs a February 10th anyway?!


I will have 10 free days before my orientation begins at UQ, which means I'll have some time to beat the rush on finding an apartment near campus, as well as buy a cell phone, buy a bed and maybe even some furniture, and even acquire some of those other things that you don't realize won't be fitting into your luggage... like a printer, for example. Hopefully I can nail down the bus and ferry systems in that time frame, as well... however, that's a lot less likely for me than any of my shopping goals! haha.


Booking an international flight only 8 weeks before the desired departure time for only $450 was a miracle. To anyone out there who might be traveling anywhere soon (or want to come visit me!!) try using www.studentuniverse.com. Some of their prices were over 50% cheaper than Orbitz, etc. However, you've got to be under 25 years old! Sorry to all you "oldies but goodies" out there.


And lastly,
Merry Christmas! Here's to a happy, healthy, and adventurous 2011 for all!