I am *pretty sure* I've packed everything I need. Most of that being supplies for the Allens in Zimbabwe (and I still have a couple to get - dry mark highlighters and christmas stickers, anyone?), and I'm getting better at being ruthless when it comes to the clothes I take with me (it might help that I'm planning to do a bit of a shop once I'm there).
I *know* that everything is organised for the time I'm away. The other half is staying here, so the house will be cleaned of all this insane dust that has infected every pore and the animals will be kept fed, watered and happy.
Yet, I still have one thing looming large in front of me that has me nervous.
The 2x long-haul flights coming my way.
As amusing as this will sound coming from someone who loves being halfway across the world - I don't do too well with long-haul flights. If someone could give me a nice shot of Ketamine over here which meant I knew nothing until I was taxiing into Cape Town - that would be great. Just sign me up for that, k?
Yes, I have a book. Yes, I have a journal. Yes I have the seat-back television screen. Yes, I even have my own iPhone, loaded with my favourite movies, books & even half a television series. But this doesn't quite solve the problem of being stuck in one place for 11 hours (well, 19 hours if you include the first flight to Singapore). I'm a bit of a closet claustrophobic (ha!), and nothing sets it off better than being in a tiny little economy seat.
WHERE. ARE. MY. DRUGS...
Genius here thought this time she wouldn't beg the doctors for Temazepam. Don't want them thinking they've got a druggie nurse on their hands. But right now, I'm kinda regretting not making that appointment and acquiring a prescription.
So yes, whilst I'm jumping out of my skin to get on those planes and back 'home' - can't God just fine tune teleportation and upskill me in that?
No joy without pain, Sasch... no joy without pain.
3 comments:
Sasch I hope you have the most amazing journey. It's huge and exciting to be going back again. All the best!
xo
Hey Sasch. You must be SO excited!! Just wanted to wish you all the best.. enjoy every second (I know you will)! And what a great chance to go and encourage Dion and Bek!! Cant wait for the blog when you get back. :)
Leonie
Hey Sasch,(sorry not Bek but her mum) so glad you are just a little OCD!!! Can't imagine anything worse than getting to the airport and being told there is no seat. Give my Girl at least a dozen hugs for me once you've gotten through hugging her for yourself! (oh and one (at least) from her dad. Susan
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