All my bags are packed, it’s time to go
I’m standing here, outside your door…
I’ve been singing that song all week. My bags have been (mostly) packed since late last night, and I’m sitting at the Portland International Jetport waiting to board my first flight. This one’s to JFK, where I’ll board a flight to Abu Dhabi later this evening. My final flight is from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok, and I should arrive about 25 hours from now. I’ve just said goodbye to my parents and my boyfriend, and I’m a little sad. It’s been a wonderful last weekend in Portland, though; my boyfriend and one of my oldest friends teamed up to orchestrate a surprise going-away party on Friday evening, and there have been a lot of good times around all the packing and panicking and last-minute goodbyes. Thank you for all the support and well-wishes; I love you all, and I will do my best to keep you posted as my journey continues.
Grace Makley 
I’m excited for you. I hope you do find time to keep us posted about your adventures. I think you owe it to us after getting that song stuck in our heads. 😀
It’s been stuck in my head ever since I heard it at a Judy Collins concert last Saturday! If you think of her version, you can get Country Roads stuck in your head at the same time… if that helps at all? :-p
Enjoy it!