6:55pm, Melbourne
So howβs this? Right now Iβm on a plane to Canberra. We touch down in just an hour. I have to say, Iβm not as energetic as Iβd like to be. That doesnβt mean Iβm not super excited… itβs just been a long day.
I thought I had prepared for the worst case scenario. That my plane could be cancelled did not even cross my mind. Yet here we are. Itβs almost 6pm. I was supposed to be there an hour ago and having dinner with my cousin. Iβm a little disappointed in that regard. Itβs not much of a first day. Not too many photo ops, thats for sure.
Iβve got a “going home” kind of vibe going on right now because of the night sky. This is usually the time I get flights back to Melbourne when Iβve gone on holidays with my family in the past. I guess thatβs two differences this time round. No family and itβs a late flight out.
Yes, this isnβt a family holiday! Itβs my first solo trip (plus my friend/PA, Hope), ever! And yeah, Iβm beyond excited!
I know itβs Canberra, but also… itβs Canberra! People are never excited about Canberra, always going on about how cold it is, especially this time of year. I also keep hearing that itβs a hole in the ground? But you know what, I have never been anywhere other than Queensland (and once to Tasmania) in my entire life. Canberra is the capital, where politics is at and everythingβs happening as far as my interest in journalism is concerned. To me, itβs super exciting. Maybe Iβll run into Andrew Probyn from ABC or the PM Scott Morrison. A girl can dream (haha).
Most importantly, my cousin lives in Canberra as well. Iβm looking forward to seeing him and hanging out with some of his friends. Iβm going to meet him soon for dinner and we might do a few things together over the next few days.
Wow that flight was short, already preparing for landing. Iβve got so much planned for the next few days and Iβm super excited. Canberra is going to be a blast!
I think I used the phrase “super excited” one too many times, but screw it. Itβs late and my vocab is running low.
Laters Melbourne!
7:30pm, Canberra
Plot twist…. they left our luggage and MY WHEELCHAIR in Melbourne. Oh geez!
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