Heading Out

Today's the day.

Not much sleep last night. I stayed up way too late making sure I was clear on TSA regulations and all my last-minute home geeking was done. When I did go to bed, sleep didn't come quickly.

I am just about ready to go, but I keep getting those brief "Did I take care of this or that?" moments. Even if I am not staying as long as Peggy, three and a half weeks is a long time to be gone.

I have started taking my Malarone (for Malaria) and Culturelle (a probiotic to ward off digestive issues). I hope it's true what they say: "Better living through chemistry."

My cousins Kevin and Rosemary will be taking me to the airport as they are scheduled to fly out today as well. They are heading back to Scotland, hoping they don't get stranded in Chicago because of the weather. According to the USAirways website, the whole northeast may have some issues in the next couple of days because of weather. I am going through Philly. Cross your fingers that I don't have any delays. I would hate to have to explain to some French guy that I am trying to get to Bangalore. I haven't spoken French since Junior High.

All my gadgets are charged up, and so am I.

See you on the other side of the world.