Hi guys, thank you so much for all your heartfelt messages. You don’t know how much your kind words mean to me and I am certain these words will give me the encouragement and the lift in the times I’ll be feeling down in Bangladesh.

You’ll be happy to know I have finally finished packing and Himel and I are on our way to Sydney as we speak. It’s a strange feeling and if I had to explain it, would be very difficult. It’s a mixture between nervousness, confusion, anticipation, excitement and sadness.

Since I can remember I always wanted to give something back and for the last 6-7 years I have been desperately wanting to go overseas and volunteer in the humanitarian field. And now that it’s finally happening I am finding it quite overwhelming. I am more focused on what I should be packing, if I have enough underwear or shampoo or muesli bars for four months. I should really be focusing on the more important things and cherish this moment and be happy.

Looking through social media and seeing all the holiday family photos making is me even more emotional. I didn’t realise how attached I am with Canberra (a place I call home), our home and bed, shower, kitchen, the couch and most of all, the loved ones around me.. just thinking about all these is making me all teary. I will be missing you all dearly.

Let’s move away from all the sadness..

On a happy note, I was offered to enter a bid to upgrade my flights between Sydney and Singapore by Singapore airlines. Judging from my luck I did not think for a minute I will get it, so I offered the lowest bid. And guess what guys?! It came through! I am very excited flying business class and flicking my hair while I walk passed the people flying economy.. Haha! I won’t that. It’s actually a blessing for whomever was going to sit next to me in the economy section, as I tend to lean on people when I fall asleep and now I’ll have enough space to do that without irritating some poor person.

Another exciting news is I will be going straight to a wedding party from the airport in Dhaka. So, I have packed a change of clothing and make up in my carry on and will change into something better than my tracky dacks. I am also planning on putting my makeup on during my flight from Singapore to Dhaka. I have been preparing myself to be judged by the person next to me and I think I am up for it. Bring it on!

Other than that, it is a new and exciting chapter of my and I cannot wait to experience every moment (whatever that may be).

For now, au revoir and wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a fantastic new year! 2018, here we come! Muuwah!