When having a bad day, I find that it helps to try to focus on something you have to look forward to, something positive, something you're excited for. That's what I tried to do today.
I got an email today from G Adventures with a link where I had to input some personal details including signing a waiver (basically saying I can't sue them for being an irresponsible adult - LOL if you know me, you know I'm super ultra personally responsible so that shouldn't be an issue), input flight information (yes, I have my flights booked!), brief medical history and dietary restrictions, passport info, emergency contact, etc.
I completed filling out 6 of 8 items, some of which weren't due until August, September, and/or October so I'm doing ok.
Made an appointment with Passport Health in Englewood, NJ. Has anyone been there? I looked on my employer healthcare provider website and I'm not convinced they're In-Network so I may have to cancel that appointment and find another doctor that specializes in travel medicine/vaccines and international yellow cards. That inquiry has been made; I will fill you in on what I find out. Any suggestions are welcome (and it would be nice to get one single comment)! :)
I think tomorrow I'll go put a chunk of the G Adventures tour on my credit card to get that paid down.
Progress/Timeline so far:
Received previous vaccination records: check.
Make appointment to see travel doctor: in progress - timeframe to complete is mid-late May to first/second week of June.
Get my yellow card: June
Buy STA travel insurance for 1 year: sometime in June
Apply for Indonesian visa and Vietnam visa: mid-late June/early July.
Fortunately, there are consulates for both countries that I need visas for in Manhattan. I've never visited a consulate to obtain a visa before so I'm not sure how that works exactly. Can you just walk in during business hours? I was thinking to visit ahead of applying for a visa just to obtain paperwork, ask about the timeframe of receiving a visa, etc. Doing my due diligence and trying to be prepared to make obtaining a visa as smooth as possible. Any suggestions on this topic are appreciated.
Short but sweet post this evening. Time for bed... tomorrow will be an earlier morning that what I've been managing lately. The city is wearing me down.
12 weeks, 3 days.
Have a good night.
I got an email today from G Adventures with a link where I had to input some personal details including signing a waiver (basically saying I can't sue them for being an irresponsible adult - LOL if you know me, you know I'm super ultra personally responsible so that shouldn't be an issue), input flight information (yes, I have my flights booked!), brief medical history and dietary restrictions, passport info, emergency contact, etc.
I completed filling out 6 of 8 items, some of which weren't due until August, September, and/or October so I'm doing ok.
Made an appointment with Passport Health in Englewood, NJ. Has anyone been there? I looked on my employer healthcare provider website and I'm not convinced they're In-Network so I may have to cancel that appointment and find another doctor that specializes in travel medicine/vaccines and international yellow cards. That inquiry has been made; I will fill you in on what I find out. Any suggestions are welcome (and it would be nice to get one single comment)! :)
I think tomorrow I'll go put a chunk of the G Adventures tour on my credit card to get that paid down.
Progress/Timeline so far:
Received previous vaccination records: check.
Make appointment to see travel doctor: in progress - timeframe to complete is mid-late May to first/second week of June.
Get my yellow card: June
Buy STA travel insurance for 1 year: sometime in June
Apply for Indonesian visa and Vietnam visa: mid-late June/early July.
Fortunately, there are consulates for both countries that I need visas for in Manhattan. I've never visited a consulate to obtain a visa before so I'm not sure how that works exactly. Can you just walk in during business hours? I was thinking to visit ahead of applying for a visa just to obtain paperwork, ask about the timeframe of receiving a visa, etc. Doing my due diligence and trying to be prepared to make obtaining a visa as smooth as possible. Any suggestions on this topic are appreciated.
Short but sweet post this evening. Time for bed... tomorrow will be an earlier morning that what I've been managing lately. The city is wearing me down.
12 weeks, 3 days.
Have a good night.
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| Couple items left to fill in... it's ok; I've got a little time. |
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