Monday, February 16, 2009

pre-game jitters

I have one more day to get my act together for this trip. Yesterday I worked on yet another proposal, washed clothes and went out for all those things that I hadn't had time to pick up at the store. I now have enough snacks to feed the entire coach section of the flight- at least between Chicago and London. I have no clothes packed yet , but at least we won't go hungry and of course I haved all my absolute essentials - at least 3 days worth of music to listen to on an ipod with only 8 hours of battery life, a paperback book to read, a couple of downloaded books to listen to, enough bug spray to clear all the mosquitos out of India, etc.
Bandaids- still need to pick up bandaids.
I still have to find and pack the clothes I think I will need but I am working down to the correct shoes via a process of elimination. I wear one pair for part of a day and see how they feel and they either go in the "maybe" pile of the "no go pile".
As usual, I am depending upon my organized sister to have all the really essential stuff that will really be important- like the itinerary of where we are going etc. I did make all my copies of my passport and ID's so if I lose anything I can still come up with something that will help to fill in the blanks. I am beginning to feel like Paddington the Bear with a tag on his jacket with his name and address in case he get's lost.
Next step- after work today is to find clothes and pack them...

3 comments:

  1. Visa? I know someone who spent 24 hours in the airport in Mumbai because he had no visa. Then back to the U.S. You need a visa.

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  2. Thanks for checking! Yes, I have a visa and I have had shots, so I think I am good to go. I am surprised that anyone lived through 24 hours in the airport in Mumbai!

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  3. I had a VISA once... I hear you can't leave home without it...

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