This is my Blog!

Welcome to anyone who is reading this! This is where I will be documenting my travels -- both the exciting and the monotonous (this post undeniably falls into the latter). 

I will begin by apologizing in advance for my rabbit-trails...I have a tendency to lose course when writing. (Just ask my english teachers, bless their hearts. The poor things were pioneers in uncharted territory.)

For those who don't know, I will be leaving for the stunning country of Turkey in less than a week. April 18th is my departure date. I will be flying out from the Vancouver airport with layovers in Toronto and Warsaw, ultimately arriving in the Ataturk Airport at 4:35pm on April 19th.

I am very excited for my trip, with the occasional bout of nervousness due to the fact that I have never flown internationally by myself. However, I should keep myself pretty well occupied on the flights and layovers with my recently updated iTunes library (chock full of everything from 60's and 70's Motown to Broadway buffs Michael Crawford and Colm Wilkinson), an Istanbul travel guide, Augustine's Confessions, and a brand new sketchbook, pencils and pens. 

Any prayers will be greatly appreciated, as well as any words of advice or encouragement. 

Hugs and Kisses to all of you,

Marlies