Pre-tripp

Leaving for down under on Sunday. I have been up to my ears in things to take care of that I haven't had the time to just relax and daydream about the trip. Kinda wish I had someone going with me for the NZ part but I think it will be good nonetheless. I am trying to keep my expectations low and it seems to be working b/c I can't say that I am overexcited about going. Maybe it'll kick in on the flight over. I think this CFA thing is hanging over my head. Hopefully I can block it out while I'm there. Though I know I shouldn't regret these things, but I wish I chose the flight leaving Fri, not Sun because this is a long flight and I know I am not going to want to leave NZ. Looking forward to seeing the pacific ocean (sydney beaches and surfing) and Milford Sound the most. Splurged on a new digital camera for the trip, now I just have to put off trying to figure out how to use it. Almost giving in to buying an ipod nano. The car urge has backed off a bit but it comes in waves. I'm sure I'll be thinking about it again when I get back. By the way, UCONN is looking solid, Dayton is sucking wind. Had dinner with Ben D's mom two nights ago, we had good conversation interestingly enough. Still can't break the spell with the person that I really want to get to know. She is being way too difficult for it to naturally be her personality. Weird how with some people that you initially think you will get along with based on a first "read" and in having seemingly common interest, but you don't and you end up having more interesting but comforatble relationships with people you would have never thought initially.