In a way, I still can't believe that I'm in Perth right now - ALL ALONE. This is perhaps the most impulsive thing I've done so far, perhaps the first time my emotions have ruled my head. Is that good or bad? Some say one should live for the moment...yet there seems something wrong about just living for today without care for tomorrow. Well, perhaps this trip WILL do me good in the tomorrow of my return, but then, only time will tell.

Whatever it is, God is still so good. His hand was upon me even through this last-min whim of mine... I'm thankful for His grace. Firstly, the discovery of Internet check-in for Krisflyer members allowed me to choose the exact seat I wanted, and to reach the airport just one hour before the plane took off, giving me more time to rest and say goodbye to my parents. The physical checking-in was smooth (for once I did not have any piece of check-in luggage thanks to the small trusty Samsonite), the flight attendants helped me to stow my Samsonite in the overhead compartment, I finally managed to watch Hitch and Miss Congeniality 2 (something I've been wanting to do for a long time), I got to take the free shuttle bus to the hotel even though my name was not on the list, the last-min hotel booking online (I didn't get the hotel confirmation via email in time) actually got through and not only did I get a room, my room is HUGE - enough for 3 people to stay in! And it's really really nice. I'm now chilling in front of the TV, reclining on the single bed (I'm sleeping on the queen-sized bed :P), with the huge kettle beside me hehe.

This is truly a blessing.