as John Denver says...

all my bags are packed and i'm ready to go.

3 bags. 1 to check. 1 with an outfit (in case the bag i check gets lost) and a small pillow. 1 with entertainment for the plane.

every thing i'm taking could easily fit in the bag that i'm checking. but following the advice of those friends that have had lost luggage, i packed a small bag with some essential clothing items to take on the plane. and also to fill with souvenirs for the way back : )

the schedule for today is:

- work this morning

- be picked up by brent and amanda wood @11:00 to head toward charlotte

- grab some lunch

- arrive at airport around 2:00 (i really hate getting to airports early because then you are just there. waiting. but the practical non-risk taking rule follower in me wins out on this one. better never than late.)

- leave charlotte for JFK @ 4:05

- arrive at JFK (hoping a can catch a glimpse of NYC from the plane bc i've never been there)

- depart JFK for Tel Aviv @ 8:30

and tomorrow morning here and tomorrow afternoon there @ 2:20 we will arrive in Israel.

let the wild rumpus begin!