Just getting to the airport was a nightmare. From grabbing her luggage and calling a cab to checking her bags, everything was taking much longer than Janice anticipated. Since she reached the checked baggage weight limit, she had no choice but to carry her gear as hand luggage.
As she approached the departure gate with her heavy gear over her shoulder, she hoped the rest of her journey would be smoother. And that she would find time to relax and rest on this journey after spending days of hectic schedule, she felt she needed this.