Every Birdies Gotta Fly

Well we're getting closer, everyday, every week . . .

I was at work today and I asked Meghanwitch " If I was a bird, what kind of bird would I be?"

She thought about it for a little while, smiled and said " Mmmm. . . you my dear, would be a Goldfinch." And went back to sorting lettuce. Beautiful people those witches are. I'm trying to remember the address of where I can send them things from my adventures in my head just incase I cant find my book or something.

I just re-read that and I sound like a nut job. Oh father you must be so proud of your little girls writing n'est pas? What I truly meant was - should I loose my address book I'd like to be able to still send them things. there.

I took Mon Petit Grenouille (MPG) out for the first test run with great success! I took it ( I haven't decided if its a boy or girl yet) to work with me and then after work carried it to the grocery store with Alexwitch and Filled the whole 80 ltrs! it was crazy! packed to the tits! ( does that make it a girl? . .. Is it bad to say "tits" on a blog?? . . . flip sorry mum)

But im takin full like whole case of Ginger Ale in it too! I took a picture and ill try to post it, another blog first.

But speaking of FTTT ( full to the . . . well you know) Sona called me last night and we talked about packing and all that jazz and in true older sister style she said

Katie, you DO know how to pack right?

Um. . .well yeah. . .sort of. . .

Oh kate *laughs* Okay, put everything you want to take with you. Put it on your bed. Now cut it in half.

Unhuh . . .

Now Cut that in half.

yikes.

Yeah. Now put that in your bag. Three days later, take it all out again . . .

no. . .

and put it on your bed. . .

NooOOooOOOooOO.

and Cut THAT in half.

o_O thats a little drastic isn't it. . . (* thats my wide eyes and mild stroke or cardiac arrest face)

Trust me. When I was backpacking in China I was pissed about having a bag on my back and a small one in front of me too. Its a lot easier to get things while your down there than try and get ride of things once your there.

Touche sister, your wise.

Thinking of things that i'm not sure if i want to bring like a black and silver pin stripe apron for serving just incase kind of thing. . . or a black dress serving shirt. . . things that could be useful but if not used serve absolutely no purpose. . . hmmm lets try this picture thing.

Mon Petit Grenouille! (HOkai Lets try this Hagain)

Okay - Bread in the Oven? Check. Inspiration? Check. *5 minute pause* Determination? check.

Wow, okay lesson about blogging number 1 - Don't wait so long between writing! - rookie mistake

As soon as something cool happens write it down right away or else all the amazing things that happen

will all build up and you'll think

" Jeez Louise, you know I really should have blogged about all these cool things".

"Voila! " said my dad in best french accent " Mon Petit Grenouille!"

We were standing in the MEC backpack section and I was trying on the most crucial part of a backpackers journey-

A Backpackers backpack.

The nice lady working helped me pick out a few bags and and I tried a couple on before narrowing it to two. She filled them

both with weighted bags and I walked around the store to get the full experience of a loaded bag. . . well as close as i've come so far anyways.

I knew as soon as I put her on. . . with the weights. The Gregory Deva 85. 80 liters of room, great metal frame inside and enough pulls and strings

to make my dad say "huh . . . well would you look at that. . . "

Im really happy with this bag and for the first time Im beginning to

understand what a turtle must feel like having their entire homes on their backs!

So in honor of my dear papa; I have decidedly called my bag " Mon Petit Grenouille "

And yes, I have already sewn a Canadian flag on her. Number two coming soon ^_^

Im really lucky to meet alot of cool people at work. These past few weeks i've met some people who i'd like to thanks.

You know who you are.

Thank you for inspiring me. Your confidence in me ( A Morning Coffee Girl or in some cases basically a stranger ) has really renewed my faith

that their are nice people in our world.

I think its so lucky when people meet and share a brief moment that makes you feel genuinely happy and glad to have made such

a connection with someone you don't know.

I really look forward to sharing this blog with you too!!! maybe ill be making coffee down under? . . . Scooonnes . . .

UGH I'm going to miss my witches. I can't think about that right now cause . . . well because. . . I don't know but I refuse to

think about that sad thought right now.

BUT I have decided to comb threw some of my favorite cook books and write down some choice recipes to be taking vish me.

Ill write them in my Red book and be sure to take staples like bread and soups and mums chocolate cake. . .

staples people staples.

Very looking forward to this new adventure. So soon and so far! work work work. everyday. BUT its worth it!

OH ho ho!!!! there IS a light at the end of this tunnel! and I, sirs and madams Can see it! almost! ... okay in October. . .

BUT STILL!

That is correct.

Second most crucial part to a backpackers journey -

Rights of Passage

Work and travel Visa? Check

Passport? Check

Ticket? Check. October 2010 Australia. woah. ( ) *_______ * ( ) <- Thats me making a puffy face cause im

Nervous and excited and don't believe it. see it? i'm puffing my cheeks out? kinda?

Ohkay. I think thats all I have to say right now. . .

K