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November 09, 2006
Time To Panic
I'm leaving the house in five hours, and I'll be arriving in Shanghai in approximately 24 hours. Up until now I've been pretty laid back about the whole thing. Yes, my Big Idea presentation is done, but not polished. Yes, my visa is ready, but the ticket isn't printed. Yes, the laundry is done, but it's not completely packed.
I think it's time to panic.
Fortunately, I have a whole two days to work on presentation between now and Monday morning, when my 16 hours of talking begins. (Note to self: remember to pack cough drops.) And my iPod is loaded up with LOTS of good television shows. (Note to self: remember to pack iPod charger.) I have an e-ticket, so I don't have to worry about losing my ticket at the last minute. (Note to self: remember to bring invitation letter that accompanies the business visa.)
So, really, maybe I have enough time to watch a couple episodes of The Avengers. Ahh, I love Mrs. Peel.
In an interesting, yet completely off-topic alternate ending to this entry, I realized yesterday evening that I had gone the ENTIRE day wearing my underwear backwards. They were brand new, and a little "exotic"--with not so much coverage in the back. And I always cut off the tag (I hate the base-of-the-spine-itch), so it wasn't immediately apparent that the lacy side should have been covering my backside, while the clear mesh part should have been showcasing my frontside. I was actually changing into my pajamas when the realization took place (and only then because I noticed the little strip of white tag that remained sewn into the back--which was then the front). I swapped them around, and I can report, dear reader, that it didn't seme to make a lot of difference. Who knew?
Comments
I forgot my iPod charger on my last trip. Do you have a converter for your charger? Since iPods are actually made in Shanghai, I'm sure you'll be fine in any case :)
Have a nice trip!
Posted by: Red at November 10, 2006 09:51 AM
