Well the time has come. This last week was spent running errands, also known as boosting the Canadian economy before I go. Got a spankin' new video camera for about $200, made waterproof by my sister's web surfing skills. The fam gave me a case that seals the little guy shut so I can take him scuba diving/snorkeling. I made a bucket load of cash on my last 2 serving shifts. Apparently telling regular customers you're leaving the country (and subsequently getting really really drunk with said regular customers) is quite the money maker. My little car had a slumber party at 1600 for 3 days in a row. Luckily that parking lot is full of BMWs and RangeRovers so I wasn't too concerned that anyone would try to harm or steal little ERK. Amongst all the shopping, working, and drinking, I managed to get my life together and I'm not all packed up and ready to go! I've got about 1/3 of my backpack empty for counterfeit Asian goods, a pair of flip flops, a book, and my ticket. What more could a gal need? There's something truly liberating about embarking on a trip for which you pack neither an underwire bra nor any makeup above and beyond a tube of waterproof mascara.
Now that I've done absolutely everything I need to do before leaving, today I may very well go insane. My flight leaves at 9:40 pm, leaving me the next 11 hrs or so to fester and wonder if I forgot to pack any bathing suits, etc. In an effort to prevent this pending insanity I've booked Mum and Kollee for dinner at the Keg tonight. We figured it would be best to get a solid meal of steak and mashed potatoes in my belly before I go on budget. Also this will cut down my pacing time considerably. So the Keg at 6 in my fetching Lululemon traveling ensemble, then off to the airport to start my epic journey. With the time change I lose a day so I get there on Friday. Yikes.
Sadly I missed out on an Air Singapore flight with their efficient refilling of complimentary wine and delicious snacks every 10 minutes. Hopefully Air China enacts the "to each according to his need" part of the communist manifesto i.e. I NEED some more pino grigio.
So that's that. Look forward to tales of scuba, sand, and sunshine.
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