So I did it. 2 weeks of cold weather, and I mean REALLY cold weather. It is currently -2 to -5 degrees Celsius. We have North Face jackets all suited up for -20 degrees so we are good.

1. Heart Problem in High Altitude

One of the worries that we had to face about making the decision to travel here was my heart condition because people with my heart disease usually cannot take high altitude as the air is much, much thinner and due to the fact that I already get lesser oxygen than most people from the dysfunctioning valves, I am at risk. Should I bring my own oxygen tank? Should I even go? It’s my life we’re talking about here. We discussed it with my cardiologist and she said a risk is a risk and the decision had to be mine. She would say it was a risk. We decided to lend faith to my Izumio and Super Lutein and took that HUGE leap of faith. If you don’t hear from me anymore over the next 2 weeks, then you know what happened la….but you know what? I researched all the closest hospitals around Niseko. I have even researched Japanese cardiologists that speak English in Sapporo in case the Doctors at the town hospitals cannot so we can call and get things translated properly. JUST IN CASE.

2. TOKYO Street and METRO map

I had downloaded the maps for our easy reference and planning for the days that we move around in Tokyo. Niseko is easy. We are just in one location all week and get to enjoy all the snow activities and our accommodation views. I cannot wait to dive into the Japanese food for a whole fortnight!

3. ITINERARY

I had typed every single day’s program and planning onto my phone NOTES as a backup for our easy reference. From the times we have to wake up in order to catch flights to all flight details and numbers and everything. Even directions on how to get from A to B – this is called DETAILED planning so that we maximise every single minute of our time there instead of spend it stationery looking at maps and wondering and wondering……With great planning (I am so good at this, I even plan my life!), everything runs smoothly as much as possible and just because one plans, it doesn’t mean we have to follow the plan. It just makes everything that much more efficient. You don’t have to think. You just do. Thinking takes up time so it’s best to think in blocks and do in blocks. Efficiency at its’ best.

4. PRINTING of Tickets and Hotel Details etc

Yup. They have all been printed out and organised into folders for again super easy reference. All the money has been changed and accounted for and budgeted. I should just be a bloody holiday planner and charge people for my service!!!

5. PACKING for FOUR

Having never been on a super cold trip before, we obviously had to spend quite a bit to purchase some quality winter clothing. Last year when we went to Zermatt in Switzerland, it was spring/summer already so even though there was snow, it was 10 degrees kind of cold. No problem. But now, we’re talking minus degrees kind of cold. Brrrrr…….we have our waterproof boots, waterproof ski pants, waterproof jackets, thermals, thick socks, snow hats, ear muffs, waterproof snow gloves, neck warmers, shovels, emergency meds just in case, fashion accessories in the form of scarves (hahahaha!!! they are lighter than necklaces!!!!), new walking shoes, cutlery for restaurant ease (Japan doesn’t do much tea spoons as I have discovered the last trip!), gadgets for before bed (this is my life long habit), and the original STAR WARS double trilogy for those days when it is too fucking cold to step outside. I wanted to bring my Young Livings diffuser (hahaha, don’t leave home without it) but the adaptor voltage wasn’t compatible with Japan. Bummer indeed.

6. An EXCITED and ALL POSITIVE SPIRIT for the most FABULOUS HOLIDAY!!!

A must on every holiday we go to. Kids have their travel journals al ready and I have mine. Back up work resources have been delegated. I have the best friends ever to help with this. Like REALLY. Watering of plants done. Closing and locking of all windows and doors at home with fridge almost emptied out. Everything was GOOD when we left.

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