Pondering Planning n Shopping

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Thursday, July 6, 2006

Haven't really thought about it. It doesn't really matter. Booking the ticket was a bit random, but it's done and I sort of knew what price I should pay and think I have a good deal. Before I go, I know there's a long list of things I should take care of but they don't really seem important. I haven't even worked out the to-do list but I suspect it's lying around from the last time I went away for a year.

It's a sort of travellers' ritual that there is the odd shopping trip before you go. Sure, there are some things I probably need to buy and some things I'd prefer to take with me - especially medicines and reading material, even if it does weigh too much to lug around on my back. Really though, I just can't be bothered to do it and I suppose I can work it out in the dull hours after check-in at the airport.

Now you might argue that this ambivalence is stupidity, or more likely carelessness. I don't really know where it comes from and it's probably a bit strange sounding to those who know me. It's as if a new mindset really has descended with the starting of a new phase of my life. We can all affect being laid back, but it's another thing to really be it, seemingly without a care. Perhaps it's confidence that I can take care of things. Whatever it is, it is a sort of sleepy, comfortable feeling. Somewhere in there though, the brain is working because I've spent time and money planning and catching up with friends and family, and that's all been well worth it. Maybe that's the happy, comfortable feeling and I'm going to get a kick up the behind soon.

For now, it's grab a cold beer and concern myself with Wimbledon and the World Cup on the TV I think. Nothing else is worthy of my attention yet, and certainly not planning or shopping!!!
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