Prepare for a Trip -1 My notebook computer is the thing, in addition to other things, I will certainly take with me when I plan a trip away for a year. To most people nowadays, a personal computer is too important to do without. Our life almost revolves around some computer-like devices, whether they are smart phones, tablet computers, or traditional personal computers. My notebook computer is the mobile office to me, where I do paperwork from work, purchase online, and pay various bills. In daily business operation, e-mail is my main communication tool with coworkers and customers. Without it, I would feel like being isolated from business partners, which would amount to losing my job. In addition, online shopping has become the most important way I use for purchasing things, whether it is as big as a motorcycle, an LCD TV, or concert tickets, or books. Besides, I pay credit card bills, taxes, even traffic tickets through online banking. Without a notebook computer, my world would just stop revolving.