Getting Anxious

With just three days remaining, I'm really getting stoked for my trip. My bag is packed. Essentials set out and organized for packing, tickets printed, money exchanged, What To Do manuals completed and left for anyone who cares. I can't believe it's been 10 months since the planning stages of this trip. Lucky for me, the big boss man is pretty relaxed about me taking 2 weeks away. I just told him to pretend it's a male maternity leave. I don't think he bought into that idea. The trip down is somewhere around 38 hours including layovers. Leave Houston 9:55am Saturday - arrive Cairns Monday around noon. Sheesh. The return trip is worse. Leave Christ Church NZ Saturday 10:00am - arrive Houston Saturday 11:30pm. I think we are in travel mode for around 40+ hours. Hell...but worth it.

Preparation

Well, with 23 days until my trip to Australia & New Zealand, I'm gathering the few things that will help make my trip easier. The company I slave for purchased a Dell Inspiron mini netbook, using it now to post this entry. Since I'll be gone during the end of October, I will have to find a McDonald's that has free WiFi so I can log on and do my Month-End processes. I have also activated the International Data & calling plan on my phone ( company paying ) so IF there is a problem, they can contact me. Although 17hrs difference I'll probably kill them when I get back.
I've purchased 2 pr Ex Officio boxer brief to save space. I can wash in sink and wear the next day. Quick dry shirts & pants since they save space and weight as well. We are really restricted in the size of our luggage. Even still, I'll be pissing them off with my carry-on. They'll get over it. I still need a plug adapter and smaller travel bottles. I have everything else I hope. I'll probably start packing just to see if I have everything I need and that it all fits. Oh, and there is a weight restriction too. Forty-five pounds. Yikes.