Blogs from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe - page 2

Well I felt the need to add another entry..... 6 and a half days left at work and after last week honestly phone/office jobs really can do one! For a short time at least! We had a major event happen on Friday with a concert so all I have done is slept/talked and done nothing but hear about it so it was kind of a milestone to get to the end of last week. I now don't have to do another Friday at work ever again in this country! Everyone said to me at work that I shouldn't be so final and wishing my time away but honestly I know that a new start officially starts in 3 weeks time as it's about doing what I love and not comprimising! That starts with travel! Whatever happens ... read more

So I am now on the 40 day mark with 19.5 days to go at work which makes it 2 full weeks after this one, a four day week then a 2 and a half day week!!! I think it might be finally becoming a bit more real as I try to figure out what I can sell whilst having a clear out. My dear mother has already ear marked my bedroom for when I go. The last time I went, the day after she'd already got it painted and to a spare room. She obviously got a bit of a shock when I turned up earlier than anticipated and also as a surprise turned up a few days early!! But after today I fear that both my mum and dad will be glad to have ... read more

Well I am very near to the point where I started writing my blog for my last trip so this means that it's getting closer and also quite scary! Got jabbed with needles yesterday which was ok, only had to have Typhoid and a Hep B booster so that was good. She was trying to get me to have Japanese Encephalitis and Rabies but decided against those plus why are they so bleedin' expensive. I know your life is worth more than money but still seriously - us backpackers do things on a budget, it's a wonder we go out with any money! Going to have another appointment with the nurse and doctor before I go to make sure I have everything covered! Did feel like a penguin when the jabs finally kicked in, decided to ... read more

Well at 10 o'clock tonight it will be the 70 day mark so the end is near! Not quite near enough though! :p I've finally got myself a part-time job working at a local bar/restaurant down the road. And what could be more ideal than it being a Thai restaurant - should get me right in the mood for South East Asia. So I am now currently working 4-5 days out of 7 so that gives me no time to go out and spend money as work all weekend and also 2-3 nights in the week! Clock myself up nearly 50+ hours a month so that's not all bad! And every penny goes towards the savings! It has to be said that it actually gives me a break from what I deal with from my full ... read more

Ok seriously, the need to go is getting greater and greater by the day and I actually didn't think that was possible. We have a few brief days of sunshine which has also made me think that this time in just over 3 months I will be in approximately 30 degree heat. It was so nice getting some sun on my pasty white skin! I always find it amazing how much happier everybody is when the sun comes out! Why is it when you are planning to go away you end up zoning out from people who just seem so stuck in their little bubble. I mean it's each to their own and I guess I am just very different but see a life outside of the UK and know that there is so much more ... read more