I feel a little more anticipation now--- was not overly excited at first, like one or two prior DSFs where conditions and events did not go well for me... Maybe because of the lateness of the announcement, disappointment that it wasn't going to be Hollywood again, missing some friends who couldn't attend, and the fear that it was too late to prize out the necessary days. My time off is literally sandwiched between 2 co-workers who informed the boss months ago that they were taking long trips back to their homelands, and some of whose duties must be covered by yours truly. Plus some complications finding a room-mate on short notice.
And packing never gets easier--- I need to do what I'd heard another Fest-goer used to, in years past, which was planning out a DSF wardrobe on the computer! (It's a special occasion, so I like to be "put together" and with these hot flashes, I really need the extra clothes.) One never knows how much stuff one uses every day until one is forced to pack said stuff. Plus doing a dozen last-minute chores in the house, buying some last-minute stuff (OMG, I actually ran out of film, and also bought the new front tire I'd been putting off) and making sure the cat-sitter (my son) remembers the drill.
But all is now settled, and around noon on Thursday i shall happily be on my way....
