Off to Croatia

So it is the night before I leave, and so far the packing has been a disaster. who knew the swiss airlines only allowed 17 lbs. in their carry on? What is a girl to do without her books, and computer, and mukaluk slippers? After being perfectly arranged in a few short hours i have since repacked endless times- including once when i tipped everything over and dropped all contents on the floor. My backpack sticks a good five inches above my head, which i suppose is a good pillow/head guard but other than that majorly inconvenient. I suppose more once i make it to the far side of the pond...