Really Trying Not To Panic…
Seriously!
And I am so failing at sticking to my own rule number one- “don’t panic”!!
I find myself getting butterflies when I start thinking about how much I still need to do before we go to Australia on Saturday evening, and I am fast running out of time! I have so far managed to distract myself from the butterflies- who have now taken to grabbing the lining of my stomach and yanking on it instead of just fluttering- with work since I am not yet on leave… but that doesn’t work all day. And driving home I can barely focus on the road!
And I have even less time than I would like because we’re spending Christmas Eve with my Glugster’s folks, and Christmas with my family!
Our visas and paperwork are all sorted so that’s out of the way… but in terms of packing I am waaaay behind!
We still only have one decent sized suitcase, I need to get little padlocks for the bags, and I want to get some funky ribbons to tie to the handles- a little trick I picked up on my recent trip to CT.
I have a letter from the one doctor for my asthma meds but I still need a letter from my homeopath because I sure as hell can NOT go without hayfever meds…
I have finished the Christmas shopping for mine and Glug’s nieces and nephews, but I haven’t finished shopping for my BBF and I so badly wanted to take pressies for them- and I haven’t wrapped anything yet!
I still need to get parcels for them from my mommy darling and from her mommy darling.
I need to finish the list of things for the knucklehead to keep an eye on while we’re away (and don’t get me started on how nervous that makes me). And I am worried about leaving my precious furbabies for two whole weeks… especially Taxi.
I wanted to write a few blog posts and schedule them for while we’re away as my laptop is not going with me… haven’t done that yet! AND I am waaaay behind on blog reading!
I have a cupcake order to deliver, I want to see the Christmas lights in Lawley Street, I still want to bake cupcakes for Christmas, and I need to fetch bracelets that were ordered as gifts from Tanya! And I wanted to write a blog post for my wedding planning blog about the bracelets I already got from her- they’re too beautiful!
I know I’ll be ready in time, I just dunno if I’ll manage to do everything I want to do before then 
I can hardly believe it’s almost time to go! When I put the ticker on my blog it was still a hundred and seventy something days to go and it seemed like an absolute aaage! Then all of a sudden it was fifty days… then twenty days… then seven days… and today it says three! Three days!!
Breathe. Deep in… slowly out… just breathe…
19 comments
Relax babe. I will go and buy the extra suitcase and padlocks today. Might even do the ribbons.
It’s only a holiday……..LOL
Glugster´s last blog ..This has been my experience the last few weekends!
I know what you mean - even a 2 day trip takes 3 weeks of planning.
What a darling you have - he may even buy your ribbons.
Love your Glugster’s comment. I’m sure he’ll help you get everything done.
Take a deep breathe. It will all work out.xx
So excited for you!
MeeA´s last blog ..And Counting…
just relax and look forward to the trip everything wwill fall into place for u im sure-think its a woman thing to be panicking though at the moment!
I’m sure you’ll get everything done (with Glug’s help), you’re Wonder Woman after all
Jeanette´s last blog ..A run of good luck 
Holiday update:
Buy big suitcase - Check
Buy padlocks - Check
Buy ribbons - Sort of check. Got nice multi-colour luggage tags.
See. No problem.
Glugster´s last blog ..Last post for 2009
Glugster to the Rescue.. Now go grab a glass of wine and relax
Briget´s last blog ..Somewhat angry at you… 
Hey - I am also panicking and I am not the one going anywhere - I have left booking my flight till the last minute (have just done it now), which means I am getting to Sydney a whole 6 hours before you land……..Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm that will teach me! You are worrying for nothing my dear - I have not even STARTED chrismas shopping yet but I have cleaned the house from top to toe and got you and Glug’s room “sort of” ready - So, soon we will be together and we can chill and relax and giggle about all the panicking!
Glugs………….you are a star! Oh and before I forget - DONT FORGET TO SHRINK WRAP YOUR LUGGAGE at JHB!!!!!!!
I hope Glugs bought PURPLE ribbons
Wenchy´s last blog ..Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on.
Relax, everything is going to be fine and you will get everything in order in time.
Somehow it all works out
Really it does. Maybe not the way you pictured it but it does!
Main aim is to enjoy it all!
Laura´s last blog ..Letter to the Minister of Education
You are only allowed 20kg each, so make sure those pressies are light & small. It will be fine, and you’ll have a totally fabulous time. Be safe and enjoy
Sharon´s last blog ..Blog/Twitter Girls Meet
You looked so calm this evening! lol Glugs your just awesome! hehe
Tanya´s last blog ..The process is in motion…
Breathe girl. Not everything will get done that is a fact but you will get the necessary things finished. Remember to have fun over the holidays and stop stressing for every minute of life you stress that is a minute of life you can’t get back.
Gosh! just reading your to-do list has got me exhausted. Angel…don’t…forget…to…breathe!!!
Louisa´s last blog ..Welcome to the world my precious angel, Nicola… 
Best travel tip I ever got: Take half the amount of clothes you think you’ll need and double the amount of money.
Bon Voayge and safe travels. xxx
Dawn´s last blog ..RECAP #3 …
Chin up! Relax! Like all good last minute packers I bet you get it all tucked away in purrfect timing
Darla´s last blog ..new year, new promise 
Ag precious 2 - Taxi is just fine as are Greebo and Magic. Taxi even let me cuddle him on Saturday 2 Jan - NOT pick him up just fuss him. In fact I love the cats when you are away cos they let me LOL!
The house is in order - Damien has done himself really proud!!
I hope you-all are having a mooooosa BLAST!
Leave a Comment