0176. 2009 Trip Record #01 -- Being Humble

This is not the first time to travel, nor the first time to take a flight. Therefore, it is very easy to be careless on the preparation.

I thought that I knew all this, I been there. Everything should be okay. I was wrong. I was in a bad shape on the day I about to leave. I usually start my trip in the middle of the week and still work on that day. Therefore, it will end of like this time if I did not pack ahead. I did not pay attention to the time so I arrived home late. Packing was not done and I was hoping to do the laundry and shower before leaving. It turned out everything was rushed. Even though I had everything but it was not a good feeling.

As usual, I was asked to take some stuff. Some were received two days before the trip. To be convenient I only wish to take one luggage and one backpack. The result of not packing ahead was I didn't take some requested stuff. I was afraid the luggage overweight, so I end of have an extra bag with me. On my return, I wish to only have one backpack, so the luggage was overweighted. Praise the Lord that I only got warning not fee.

Another thing related to this is preparation for sharing. Since I will be in Vancouver and attending church meetings, I know I have to share testimonies as usual. The night that I done my sharing was the last of my vacation. I had a huge list of items that I can share. But I was busy at packing and working (office), my heart wasn't not quite down. I thought I did it badly that night. A little sad, at the same time, I realize it takes quality quiet time to do the preparation.

So, never think everything will go without a problem just because I have done it before and never be over confident because without a hitch in the past.