And I am off.
Tags:Sitting at the Eugene airport - having my coffee + bagel + cream cheese. Gave Chris and Simon lots of hugs and kisses (getting tougher and tougher to leave each time). Told Simon I was going to bring him back a koala and a kangaroo - and that he gets to go see Grandma Pati next week - he was all good.
Starting my scrapbook on the road for this trip here in the airport. Writing about the "context" of this trip, my feelings as I leave, etc. I have been giving an amazing opportunity to travel - so very amazing. Unreal to me at times.
And like I said yesterday, life is for living and that is what I plan to do.
Peace my friends.

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Have a save trip!
Hope you enjoy every minute of your stay in in NZ!
And thanks for sharing this experience!!!
PJ
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have fun sweetie!
corinnexxx
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Have a safe and wonderful trip Ali!
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Well you will be in Australia or in NZ our beautiful country by now. I hope you weren't on any of the fogged out flights that were diverted to Fiji from Auckland! Hee hee. Hope you have a wonderful time here. Wellington is ab fab, I love it and I'm sure you will to. You will have to take backa kiwi for Simon, not just a kangaroo and a koala :) Ohg and pineapple lumps too (yum). Have fun! Neen in the Waikato region of New Zealand
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Ali..
Be safe and enjoy the journey! Can't wait to see your photos of the land down under. Have fun!
Erin
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Fly safe and sweet dreams on that long flight!
Kip
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Have a great, and safe, time!
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I am jealous! jealous! jealous!
I hope you have a wonderful trip--though I know you have a way of looking at things that always make them wonderful!
Be safe dear friend.
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Hope you have a great time. Can't wait to hear & see about your trip!
Stay safe!
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Safe travels, Ali! Have an awesome time!
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beautiful picture Miss A!
Can't wait to hear about your adventures from the road.
Have a great, safe trip!
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Not long to go now Ali, and you will be in our beautiful country. Looking forward to seeing you and welcoming you Kiwi-style!
Have a great safe trip. Love Kate Wishnowsky
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You and your family will be in our prayers. Have fun, enjoy the journey and cant wait to see your blog entries and travel scrapbook. Love,
Daphne
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woo hoo! have a great time & can't wait to see your on the road scrapbook!! :)
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Ali...I am reminded that I have my own little scrapbook/notebook sitting on my scrap table for the next time I travel somewheres. It probably won't be for a while but it was inspired by you. I love to keep little journals like that....and then read them after the trip and add photos. so fun! Have a great time on your adventure!!
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Have a good trip. Maybe it can be a goal of yours and your hubby's to have a business trip include some family time? (:
Kim
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Just stumbled across your blog. I was looking for an "info about me" page, and I don't see one. I've got a 9 yr old son with HFA/hyperlexia. I recently got my M.Ed. and am completing my BCBA. The autism life takes you down a different path! But it is a glorious journey. Maybe not as glorious as the one you're on now, but that's OK! I suppose it lasts longer!
Have a great trip!
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Wooo hoooo!!! Can not wait.... doing the happy dance. Can you see me dancing. LOL.
Girl you are gunna be dancing and singing and just doing the happy stuff when you get to Australia. You don't need to sleep whilst you are here....LOL.
See you in 13 days! xoxo
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We can hardly wait till you get here!!!!!!!
See you in Sydney (in ALL of your classes):)
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Hi Ali
It is so great to see you in the photo ready to head to our NZ. We are all looking forward to meeting you and learning heaps from you. I agree with my fellow Kiwi - A kiwi is a must to take back for Simon he will love it and you'll have to get some paua it is beautiful. Can't wait to meet you!
Karen Freeman
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