This time next week

Do you ever say this to yourself?
"This time next week I'll........." and you tell yourself about the up and coming event, good or bad?
I do and this time next week I will be getting ready to go away for fifteen days. Should be fun, I'm going north instead of south and going to cooler climes rather than warmer.
Fifteen days of cruising in waters which can turn nasty, but seeing things I really would like to experience.
They're part of my bucket list and I am looking forward to ticking them off.
I've always wanted to see the islands off the north coast of Scotland as well as Iceland and the fjords of Norway. This cruise covers all three and I am feeling a bit smug.
This time next week I will be getting my final packing organised, ready to catch the train to Newcastle.
I'll be getting the house ready too, so my friend has an enjoyable break here. It's her "annual respite" as she calls it.
I've decided to go a day early and stay up there overnight. Makes sense as it takes the worry out of getting to the port at the right time for boarding.
I'm going on one of those bigger ships this time so the days at sea will have a bit more 'walking about' room; I do feel like a caged tiger onboard the smaller ones.
I have plumped for a balcony room; I want to see this!
So, this time next week........