Congrats!

D -9
This was a crazy day! Final assembly, yearbook day, shut the classroom down for the summer. Throw taking care of the family in there. I was at it until well after midnight. (so this is really a D-8 posting)

Big congrats to graduating seniors, juniors who are now seniors and especially to Katie who defended her masters thesis with flying colors!

I received the flight manifests today so we are ready to fly. It was the last detail I was waiting for. You will need your passport with you to get on the flight, not in the suitcase. Also, bring snacks, gum and things to do. I'm still trying to find out if they charge for pillows and blankets on international flights. Consider bringing your jacket on the flight. You can roll it up to use as a pillow or put it on if you get chilly. I carry an empty water bottle and then fill it once I get through security. Dehydration makes jetlag worse!