RUCKSACK
- 1 x tooth brush
- 1 x toothpaste (100ml)
- 1 x shower gel (100ml)
- 2 x t shirts, pants, socks
- 1 x jumper
- 1 x anorak
- 1 x shorts
- 2 x good books
- Flip flops
- Tobacco, rizla, filter, lighter
- I-pod (nb delete nostalgic songs)
- Earphones (splash out on DECENT pair)
- Passport
TO DO:
- Print boarding pass
- Withdraw all money
- Change money
- Clean flat
- Keep going to work until last mo (CONSISTENCY)
- DO NOT DRINK
CAT
- Clean litter tray
- Put out few days food/water
- Give cuddles
- Try and explain
LAST TIME SEEING PEOPLE
- Carry on as NORMAL
- DO NOT get teary eyed
- DO NOT hug goodbye for too long
- They will NEVER understand
SUICIDE NOTE
- Unconditional love for friends, family, colleagues etc etc etc
- Tone of complete resignation/desperation
- Avoid clichés
- Google: suicide notes (inspiration)
LEAVING
- Leave keys on side
- Leave back door unlocked
- DO NOT reflect/regret
- DO NOT look back
Paul Case is a published writer and spoken word performer living in Edinburgh. He regularly performs under the pseudonym Captain of the Rant. His website is captainoftherant.wordpress.com and he tweets at @captainrant.
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