I had prepared for this trip for a whole week, but now, standing in the living room, looking at the windows - are they really closed shut? -, looking at the outlets - did I turn everything off? - and checking if I had packed my wallet, my phone and my keys, my heart was beating fast and my legs felt weak.

It‘s gonna be alright, I told myself and exhaled a long breath.

„Okay, Charlie. I‘m off now....