Overwhelmed and about to leave! Glasgow here we come!

Gosh leaving for 10 weeks racks up emotions - worried, overwhelmed, excited and scared - all at once.

The worry emotion is - have I done as much as possible - as well as: have I locked in too many appointments and not left room for agility, opportunity and adaption.

Overwhelmed - the tick box on the to do list grows and changes, and I am talking about the small fry instead of focussing on the big issues.

EXCITED! How lucky am I? I have the opportunity to represent the Churchill Trust and indeed Australia on an issue I am keenly interested in - Out of School Hours Care. And I am able to ponder the role older people can play in the lives of children.

Scared? I am a terrible flier! What if something goes wrong, what about if I have forgotten to book accommodation, transfers, cars. What if I forget to attend an appointment? What if I overbook.

What if I overthink?

What if I don't create change when I return?

So much to consider. I head off tomorrow, with my husband, Brett as my assistant. Glasgow is first and then Iceland. I will upload writings and videos, photos and images. I will provide information and share advice.

two photos to kick us off: one of some gifts I am taking (100 caps and vegemite pods, along with some Australian Coin sets) and the other of my dog wishing I wouldn't go.