They plan their trips a year in advance, they know where they are staying, šwhich train they will catch from which platform; āļøwhich bus will be used from which side of the street. Ā Ā And they pack – neatly, šššš¢organised, with nothing left behind. Ā Ā All their ducks neatly in a row.š¤
I wish I could be like that. Ā Ā
I have no idea where or when my next trip will be, which means when it does happen, it is a little like a whirlwind of organisation with no structure, but an ebb and flow, like an amoeboid being pulled by the currents. Ā Ā Ā This trip is no different. Ā Ā
Of course I am hugely excited; of course I will have a wonderful time; of course it will all work out; and of course I have no idea what bus I will take from Dubai to Al Ain because my flight has changed, but I have been unable to change my bus booking. Ā Ā Ā And of course I will not miss another flight.Ā Ā š
I am so fortunate to have friends all over the globe inviting me to participate in the adventure of Life, with new onesĀ joining my circle daily. Ā Even Dawn from Etihad, in Manchester, (me in Oz – Etihad in UAE – go figure) who helped me with my flights went beyond the call of duty – thanks Dawn.
Tickets paid for, trail booked, friends waiting to meet me – so so fortunate.
So why the hesitancy in packing, why the knot in my stomach and the voice that says, if it is all cancelled, it will be fine. Ā Ā You can stay, walk with your friend, tend to your garden, spend time with friends, be close to your daughters.
Must buy Panadol, tummy meds, antibiotics – maybe not. Ā But then again remember what happened last trip. šĀ Suntan cream, band aids (plasters), Ā And then again I probably won’t. Ā Oh yes and don’t forget adaptors. Ā Ā Camera? Ā Just phone?
Friends have lent me packing capsules in an attempt to get me āmore organisedā and 24 hours before my flight leaves, I have still not packed. Ā Ā I shall do so shortly. Ā Ā
And as I write that sentence, I am reminded of how all weekend I said to myself, I will start packing, ā¦. But first Iāll mow the lawn. Ā Ā Ā Iāll get packingā¦ā¦ But first Iāll do the washingā¦.. Iāll get packingā¦.. But first I’ll vacuum the house (why I hear you ask? ) Ā Ā I’ll start packing …. But first Ā Iāll write a blog š
šSo here I am – about to pack, my room looks like a bomb has hit it, the dog is restless, I really should try and get some sleep but Ā know I wonāt. Ā Ā What to include in the case and what to leave out –
Binoculars, maybe not, riding gloves – don’t forget. Ā One pair of shoes or two? Ā Beanie or sun hat? Ā either way I donāt exactly get it right – so I guess it hardly matters. šš
I always promise myself I will be more organised next time š š š