Off I go for ten days.

Well hey there, to whoever you may be.

So, I'm assuming you are capable of reading titles so have already realised the subject of this blog. Just to be on the safe side, it is relating to my thoughts on buggering off for ten days for a Holiday to Morocco with my Father.

I'll be honest here and tell you when my Dad first suggested Morocco as a holiday, I said "Yeah! That's in Spain, right?" - No Stefan, No it is not.
So, in case you are stupid like me, Morocco is actually based in Africa.
I didn't think i'd like the idea of going to Africa to 'get away' from life for a bit, but I hear it's very nice.

The flight is Monday at one of those crazy times, like 3.30am. This means picking my Dad up (my parents are divorced) from where he works and driving to Luton, tomorrow, to stay at a hotel before the Airport. I don't have a clue what I'll do about sleep. You have to be at Airports three hours before your flight so they can check you're objective is not to blow everybody up. I might shave everything except my mustache, just to see how that goes down.

"Are you looking forward to it?" I hear you say via the realm of the internet.
"Yes and No" I reply to you.

First off, I'll tell you what I'm not looking forward to:

1. My iPod running out of battery by the time I get to Morocco, meaning the only music I get to listen to for 10 days is probably something from 'Slumdog Millionnaire' (which, by the way, is a shit film).
2. Having to share a bedroom with my Dad - He is a snorer.
3. Having no guitar or mic. As in point one, you can see music is something that I would find it hard to live without.
4. Missing my girlfriend and mum... And my Doggy. I know, I know - "Awww, Steffy can't go 10 days without his Mummy?" She's a good cook.
5. Airports and travel. I hate them both. When we get to the Aiport in Morocco, our Hotel is another hundred miles from where we'll be.
6. Having to come to an agreement with my Dad, Daily. My Dad can be great. But, he can also be a dick. My 20th birthday was nearly 4 months ago. He has not got me a present. Think Jim Carrey in Liar Liar - that's sort of my Dad. He likes to have his own way and sometimes acts like a snob (since meeting his new Wife several years ago) . I've not spent more than a few hours/a day with him for years, so this could go either way
7. Having no internet. I am, like most teens/young adults, quite obsessed and addicted to the time-wasting Facebook, and also YouTube. Maybe I can come back without needing to go online, but let's face it - I'll be straight on Facebook with the pictures.
8. I actually have no idea what Morocco is like. It's not supposed to be that hot. I wan't a Tan so bad. But this isn't really something I'm not looking forward to. It'll be interesting.

Now, onto the good stuff:

1. Not having to go to work. When you're at school, you don't realise how much time they give you off. It'll be great to not have to do my shitty little office job for a bit.
2. Sunshine. The weather this Summer has been as expected in England - Wank. It'll be good to not think 'I wonder if I can venture outside tomorrow'.
3. Reading some books in the Sun. I have a very large collection of books to get through, so I'll take a few to read while away. I love getting stuck into a good story. I also read quite a few self-improvement books. One book I take will be 'Feel the Fear and do it anyway' by Susan Jeffers. It's proving to be a good'un.
4. Having some time to chill out and THINK. Life is non-stop these days, and having some time to clear my mind will be great. I'll bring a notepad and pen so I can jot down some thoughts, and song lyrics for when I return.
5. Appreciating the life I have. Africa is obviously not known for it's wealth. Too many of us take what we have for granted. Seeing people over there will truly be a wake-up call. The credit-crunch is a bitch and the future is quite scary, but what's the worse case scenario? - I'll have a shitty flat, living off benefits. That's still pretty rich. (I know, this is getting a bit downbeat, isn't it?)
6. Swimming. I haven't been swimming in a long time. I didn't use to know the Sea is where all the pee 'lives', so I'll be holding my breath, but there are lots of cool things to try out - such as Windsurfing, which I don't exactly know the meaning of.
7. Getting to spend time with my Dad. Contrary to what I said in Point six of the negatives, it'll be great to actually be able to spend time with my Dad. Normally when I see him, he's always on the phone taking business calls, or we just go to the cinema (so don't really talk). I'll try to get some YouTube videos with him - Maybe a drinking competition? (I haven't drunk any alcohol since my bad experience I documented on Youtube about a month or so back)

I think this is probably long enough of a blog? I aim to keep these blogs up, and will most likely give you previews to my songs by posting lyrics of current works-in-progress.

For now, take care, and I'll catch you on the flipside.

- Stefan