I'm into the "I can't sleep" stage of getting ready to go. I almost never get up before 7 am, but lately there are so many last-minte-details running through my head. Plus I'm still recovering from this cold I caught over the weekend - so I'm a bit foggy and slow-moving.

Wow - only two days to go. I'm still stressing about the trumpet part, but at least I've spoken with Malcolm (the other tpt player) who described the piece as "inplayable by a human being" - that made me feel better...at least we're both on the same page.

The worst part is leaving Jon for 5 weeks - I hate thinking about it. I'm going to miss him so much.

Ok...need to think of the positive aspects of the trip - cultural exchange, music, beautiful scenery, visiting Balinese friends I haven't seen in months and years. Oh yeah.