Macbook Air, Check
External Harddrive, Check
New Aperture Library, check
16GB Memory Stick, check

Windows 7 in Bootcamp, check
Camera, Check
Lenses, Check

Adaptors, Check

Ok ready to go!

But wait, Now I need to pack it all in, so how do I do that?

I need to be able to have easy access to all my stuff after unpacking. So order is important, chaos serves no one.

In the carry-on I’ll need some padding, socks and underwear can handle that, then I need to compartmentalize all of the accessories I’m taking.

But, how do you do that without adding significant weight to the carry-on.

Already I’m going to have a pretty full bag, and I need to lift it myself, no small feat with a bum shoulder; herein lies the dilemma: How can I organize without adding weight or causing chaos? In my experience, You can’t.

So, let’s set that aside for a minute and talk about the rest of the luggage: My regular checked bag weighs 37lbs, just shy of the 50lbs allowed by British Airways, that includes the 13lbs of the bag itself. 24 lbs of underwear and socks? I don’t think so, and I made sure my cat wasn’t in there before closing up the bag. how can a few t-shirts and some underwear be so heavy? I just don’t get it.

I’ll re-evaluate that tonight, I’ll report the results in the morning; With only 72 hours left before the flight, I’ve got my work cut out for me.

I’m off to pack, again see you around!