well save the (much more expensive) Collector Booster unboxing for later
Simply put, if you spend the time before the event planning out how you will sideboard, then during the tournament itself you won't have to spend that time thinking too hard in-between games
Coincidentally, I noticed there is a mox gem for each gen 3 and 4 game (platinum included if you want to be generous and interpret it as jet)
If you're splashing black with Gale, Oriq is a must-have card
However, many of the key creatures in the mono-white aggro decks are low power, and players don't mind taking an early hit or two if necessary, so you can capitalize on this
Difficulties with the back side are often dealt with by using card sleeves with an opaque back