One More Sleep

Well, it's all come down to this. I've packed, unpacked and re-packed. I've loaded up my iPhone with songs and TV shows. I've laminated my fake student ID (for discounts of course). Now all that's left to do is grab that one last morning Starbucks from the International departures lounge and board my plane. I always feel like I'm forgetting something on the last day before I leave on a trip, but this time the feeling is really hard to shrug off. I think it's because of all the people that I'm leaving behind. They are certainly not forgotten, but definitely will be missed.

So in order to lighten the mood a bit, here's something I haven't done in a while:

My favorite song this moment is Holiday by Vampire Weekend. Fitting, no? :P

More Travel Prep

Today I got my first round of vaccinations for Hep A. This was a step I shouldn't have had to worry about since I got this back in 2006 before my Eurotrip, but lazy 'ol me never went back to get the second required shot a few months later and so my immunity ran out.

(Note to self: DON'T FORGET TO DO THIS AGAIN.)

I also picked up my first batch of meds for E.coli and a prescription for my malaria medication as well. Who would have thought traveling halfway across the world required so much planning? ;)

Another big step was taken this afternoon as well, while doing some internet work at my local Starbucks. (I still don't have internet at home, so besides my iPhone this place is my connectivity hub for the next few months)...I booked my first hostel of the trip!! :O

Since I'll be in Japan during the peak cherry-blossom viewing period, I didn't want to arrive and find I would have to sleep in a city park! Apparently the best spots for viewing are actually around Osaka so I guess I should probably solidify my schedule so I can book those hostel nights as well.