Just days before takeoff, do you have everything?
Monday, November 12th, 2007
Oh Gods have mercy upon me! I work four days this week before we go to NY, still managing 32 ½ hours, if I don’t stay later again! My key goes to my fellow American friend who works at Subway too. Of course I get it back when I return in two weeks. The Boss likes how he works and feels he could fill my shoes while I am gone. I almost don’t want to leave work, almost. I am going to miss so much in those two weeks. Really, I didn’t work this weekend and when I came in this morning the upstairs was completely different and the basement was a mess! But like I said, almost.
We are going to NY in four days! I only work until three on Thursday and our flight takes off Friday at 9 in the morning! If you have traveled before then you know all that goes into this even before you arrive at the airport!
Tickets, passport, license, and any hotel or car rental paperwork you might have; is it in your carry on or purse? Might not be going anywhere without that!
Cannot forget to take care of the packing! Clothes and toiletries; accessories are a must! Yet you also have to keep in mind the weight limit the airport might have on suitcases. You go over you will be sure to pay a fee.
Take care of the trash and any foods that might go bad while you are gone. I would hate walking in the door to that!
Never forget to turn off anything that needs to be shut off or locked.
Take care of all pets and what might go on with them. (Simple for me, I don’t have any at the moment!) Some have people house sit, babysit or put them in a kennel for the duration of their leave. If you like bringing them with make sure you have that squared away.
Where is the car going? Is it in the drive or at the airport? Ours is staying at the airport. Sweet deal and its safe.
Are you on medication? Do you have enough for your stay? If you do, will you have a day or two supply until you can get more?
I plan on doing laundry Wednesday night after work so that on Thursday when I pack, I have every possible article of clothing I could possibly want. Kind of goes with packing but you would be surprised how many people don’t do laundry before they go and then sit there with an empty suitcase complaining they don’t have anything to wear.
Just a small list but it’s enough to get you going for an afternoon or entire day! It all depends on how efficient and organized you are. Since we recently got married we have on our list wedding photos for the family, our little trouwboekje and we also have little gifts for some people. We cannot forget the requests we have had for little trinkets and foods we can bring over!
Well, this little list is definitely keeping me and Dutchie busy on top of our work hours! Happy travels and good luck packing!
traveling, New York, Travel Check list, Vacation check list, Worldly Chatter
