Thursday, April 16, 2009

What would you carry on your carry on bag on a long haul flight?

So... I will be away til end of next week, for an unintended vacation ;) well, it was a spur of a moment decision since the one mentioned that he 'might' attend a meeting in London sometime early next week. And, since the little one needs to be breastfed, we would naturally have to bring her along albeit madame having to fly solo to London as I couldn't get on the same flight with the one, since there's limited seats for those needing bassinets for their babies. Therefore, I'm leaving just half a day sooner...

I'm anxious, since it will be my first time flying on a long haul flight with a baby who can be a real toughie when she feels like it. One who's always cranky in unfamiliar environment and not afraid to let the whole world 'hears' how she feels... in fact, apart from my mom who once thought little jj had 'wind' due to her unusually loud and weird way of crying, another woman I met while queueing up at Jusco's earlier today, thought there was something wrong with little jj... like, seriously wrong ;P heh... seriously, being with her 24 hours a day, everyday, you wouldn't think anything weird from the way she cries - it's all drama :D

Anyways, with moi anticipating some difficulties to move around on the plane and having an impatient baby, I had packed her stuff and my stuff in a real organised way, each categorised and nicely packed in individual zip-lock plastic bags so that I do not have to scramble my way to find her bib or extra pants or jacket or whatever it is I'd need to find.

And... due to the limitations in carrying liquids and the fact that I'd need to be super-quick, the above are part of what I am carrying in my hand-luggage - cloth facial cleanser for that quick swipe to freshen up before landing; small packets of baby wipes for little jj (I could use it too to clean my hands); facial masks for that quick perk-me-up and hydration after that long hours (and only when little jj sleeps); mineral face powder so that I would look nicely made up without that cakey appearance after those long hours; and of course, disposable undies so that I could just throw away and have a fresh, clean new pair.

So... the flight leaves in an hour's time... til then, wish me luck on the flight...

6 comments:

emly2175 said...

wah! this is awesome... u take care ok.. and have fun too..and don't forget to take some nice pictures too..

Skutik said...

good luck babe! and have fun!!!

Chech said...

Have a great adventure, both J's :).

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sitisabri said...

hope everything went well, esp the plane ride with little jj. :) Always been your silent reader and I love your writing. Kisses for little JJ from Penang~

Ydiana said...

Have a fun and safe journey Toughcookie! Take great care of JJ and lastly, have a great time!! Will be looking forward to your blogging about this trip soon! :)