Career break preparation...

How has the preparation for your trip been?
It has been awful! Work has just been so busy and getting everything organised has been a nightmare! I haven't packed yet either and go in a couple of days. Every time I have found something I want to take I have thrown it on my daughters bed (she doesn't live at home any more), so it is all there. I am going to try not to over-pack though and don't want to take a huge bag.
 
Have you said your farewells yet to your friends and family?
People have been ringing me all week to say goodbye, which has been lovely, and my son is taking me to the airport.
 
How are you feeling about your trip? Have you had any second thoughts or last minute nerves?
No second thoughts. I have read through the pre-departure pack that you sent as I thought I better have another look through everything, but I think it will really all hit me when I'm at Heathrow waiting for my flight! I'm not going to be in the middle of the artic so it's not as though I can't escape if I really need to!
 
Are you happy with the service you have received from Gap Year For Grown Up's?
Yes, very happy. I have been so busy at work that I haven't had time to look through everything in any detail and ask many questions. People keep asking me various things about my trip and I don't really know the answer to most of them!
 
Is there anything that you are worried about or least looking forward to?
I don't think so - the one good thing about being so busy before leaving is that I haven't had time to worry too much!

How are you feeling about the trip ahead of you?
Excitement, trepidation and interest