Hey, the booklet and sample contract made it that much more real too! All that is left for me is the Visa letter and getting that all sorted out :) I am flying in a week earlier so that I can travel on my own for a bit in Beijing. My biggest advice for the plane ride and clothes is that I bring a change and close to landing I switch into mine in the ity bity bathroom lol. But sometimes I just jet to the nearest bathroom in some airports where I know that the luggage will take awhile to change there. A lot of people make the mistake of not packing clothes in their carry on - worst mistake - cause what happens if you loose the luggage? You are out of clothes - and on long travels it is great to change - especially for me coming off of a 14hr non-stop flight. I have to admit I have your passion for that Airbus! I want to be a flight attendant and if I could that is my dream plane to fly with. Most people see me as a geek cause of that but - awe well! Have fun in the last few weeks left! - soak up the little things you know you will miss most (for me it is sitting on grass, maple syrup, and steak) and see ya in August!