3 weeks and counting down...........

It was suggested to me by a seasoned "world traveler" (tjeltachatter.blogspot.com) that I might want to blog about all of the preparations for my trip. Interesting thought. I think I will give it a go......and here goes......

Today I am amazed that in three weeks time I will have already landed in Singapore and my "trip of a lifetime" will begin.

Today, after weeks of shopping and two previous bad choices, I bought a new small carry-on bag for the trip.

I now feel I have a real life understanding of the stress my mom and sisters have gone through in picking a purse. My goodness the options that are out there! Size was the most important for me as this will be the carry-on I keep with me at my seat. I will have my I-Pod's, books to read, magazines, a note pad and pen, Lara Bar's (If you have not picked any of these up I highly recommend you do so now!), my new extra slim digital camera (another purchase for this trip) and various other things one might need while traveling by air for 24 hours.

My list of various other things: Eye shades, pillow for neck, pillow for lumbar support,

The big surprise this bag has is a little zippered side flap that once unzipped forms a perfect holder for a bottle of water (AquaFina, of course!).

There is a flap on the back of the bag with a zipper at the bottom, yes bottom, of the flap that when unzipped allows you to slip it over the handle of your larger luggage handle so you don't have to have it on your shoulder all of the time.

So to all of the ladies out there who have the daunting task of purse shopping.......I feel your pain. The choices, the colors, the material, the lining, the closures, the zippers, the interior, the exterior, the strap, the handle, the look, the feel, the price, the size and so much more. I understand that look of total rapture you feel when you hold in your hands that perfect bag. At that moment you just know in your heart of hearts that this is the one! This is thee bag! Thee bag that will change your life! I salute you all. I am in awe of your dedication to the cause.

I will immediately update the blog should the bag actually change my life!