You should be so proud of yourself on the weight loss, a steady 3lbs a week is sensible and should mean it will not go back on again. Personally I think it's pat on the back time.
Luggage, anything but black, it's such a pain when you're at the carousel and every case looks like yours.A lovely deep burgundy red, like the sides on Dev's specs would be great, just my opinion and I am partial to deep red, always reminds me of a lovely glass of red wine.
I am very envious of your jet setting adventure and can't wait for the photos. Being such a Heathen, just setting foot in Aus. would be a treat for me.N.Z is meant to be stunning, Matt's best friend back in England hailed from N.Z and the photos we saw were beautiful, so green and lush.