what else am i missing...

for the past few weeks, i've been busy making sure i got everything i need for my trip.

embark backpack - this will be my constant companion.  my nephew originally got one two months ago and i told him i will get one.  it has so many compartments that i don't think i'll use most of it.  as long as i have my laptop for work and a few change clothes, i should be fine.

nikon coolpix camera - i prefer the smaller version but for the price i paid for this one, i don't mind.  it's very light-weight and did i say it's very cheap.

i should be set..........for now.

on a different note, i got in the mail yesterday the official overseas ballot - yes, i am dual citizen.  i applied for it two years ago.  in any case, i'm not sure if i really want to even submit this.   i know it's my duty to vote but it would be unfair to the general population of the country i don't reside.  out of the 33 names listed, only 4-5 names ring a bell.  even those names, i don't even know their track record as a politician.