Surprise Trip to Australia

Setting the Stage

• Speaker got a new suitcase, but it broke.
• Speaker has a huge pimple.
• First trip to Australia and out of the country.
• Plan to surprise Jess.
• Jess thinks the speaker is arriving Thursday, but the speaker plans to arrive Tuesday.
• Coordination with Jess' mom to pull off the surprise.

Travel Details

• Leaving the US on Sunday night, arriving in Australia Tuesday morning.
• Jess’ mom is helping with the surprise by picking up the speaker from the airport and making the game plan.
• Speaker’s flight will be 14 hours long.
• Managed to align the non-communication periods with Jess being asleep, so she won't suspect anything.

In Transit

• Plan to sleep on the flight to match the usual non-communication period.
• Narrated the confusion Jess had about the speaker's activities before leaving (creative story about filming and meetings).
• Speaker felt guilty about lying but justified it as a surprise.
• Got upgraded to first class randomly and had a comfortable flight.
• Australia arrival: feeling excited and watching the sunrise.

Execution of Surprise

• Jess’ mom continued to coordinate while Jess remained unaware.
• Picked up flowers for Jess as part of the surprise.
• Hiding in a room at Jess’ house while Jess is in the bathroom.
• Plan for Jess' mom to lead her into the room where the speaker is hiding.

The Surprise

• Speaker surprised Jess, who was visibly shocked and confused.
• Jess had a mix of emotions: confusion, excitement, happiness.
• Jess had been eagerly anticipating the speaker's arrival.
• Shared intimate moments, shocking Jess with the early arrival.
• Jess prepared a surprise for the speaker, showing mutual excitement and love.

Conclusion

• The surprise visit was successful.
• Both expressed their affection and excitement about the surprise.
• Ended the surprise with a loving farewell and appreciation for Jess' preparations.