That's okay, we all understand :-) If you're interested in writing your own story you can do it and post it when you back, it doesn't have to be up on the 23rd that's why I allowed for a week, or if you weren't planning on writing a story that's cool too, feel free to read up when you get back. And of course anyone and everyone is welcome to join us at the celebration, the more the merrier!
No worries about how much you can participate that week, a girl can only do what she can and that's all good here!
And we hope you have a fantastic trip!