It's so nice to read how happy and excited you are. Get well soon!

I have one of these bags:
http://www.velo-orange.com/bapaandba.html
It's great, and you can roll up an extra shirt and tuck it under the top strap.
Mimi got one too I think.

Mimi has the leather bar tape too, she can advise you on getting it wrapped on well.