Itinerary

I have booked all of my airfare for my departure. I am leaving June 18 and headed for New York City to visit my brother from a Jewish mother, David. We are going to party hardy until the 24th, where I will then depart for Los Angeles. I am staying there while visiting some high school friends until the 30th. I fly out of Los Angeles at 11:45 p.m., and arrive in Melbourne on July 2. I already have social plans for Independence Day. I have a German friend living in Melbourne who is throwing a dinner party on the 4th. I'll meet all sorts of people and I am really excited about getting to know some new faces.

I am getting things in order at the house. I spoke with a realtor who gave me good news in the fact that I've added substantial value to my house based on my new open floor plan and modern finishes. He said I should make a good return on my investment and recommended I rent it out for a year and then put it on the market after finishing out the details. So that's the plan. I am trying to get my brother to commit to renting the house. I mean, I'm basically giving him a house to stay in with some friends for a little more than the mortgage payment. Thats a steal for a house in this area! I think I'll get it worked out.

I am not much of a reader but a dear friend gave me as a parting gift a book entitled In a Sunburned Country. It's about a guy's travels in Australia. I've read the first two chapters and its very interesting. Thanks, Judy for sharing that with me. I look forward to finishing it and learning what exciting things I am in store for!