“If I'd known how much packing I'd have to do, I'd have run again.”

I hate packing.

Even when I'm just packing for a weekend away I always end up feeling uneasy... just a lil queasiness in the tummy.... and it's always telling me that I've forgotten something. Even when I've been through my mental check list a hundred times

Undies ................. check
PJs ....................... check
Clothes ................ check
Toothbrush ......... check


I still think there is something, something important, that I'm missing! I don't know why. However once I'm at my destination the feeling passes and I go on living my life in happy blissfulness.

I had to repack for MIF last night. I had all my stuff in a relatively large (& heavy) sports bag however had then discovered we may be staying in shared dormitories(!!) where I would need to lock up my bag and also that I apparently wasn't going to be able to park on site... which means I'd need to lug my bags from the car to the school. So I pulled out Mum's suitcase... it's lockable and has wheels!! It's also the smallest suitcase in the house... though it was actually a lot bigger than I remember. I look like I've packed for a few weeks instead of a few days! I still feel like I've forgotten something (not sure what!) but I also feel like I've overpacked as well... there is no winning with my brain.

Last night I also received acceptance for my ANZBMS abstract. However... this paragraph:

"Your work has been highly valued by this stringent peer review system. Since your work is expected to receive a lot of attention at the scientific meeting, the ANZBMS Council asks that you take considerable care with its presentation."

SCARES ME!

I'm hoping that it comes standard with every abstract acceptance! (I'm waiting for Mahvash to get hers!)