So...as of today we will be leaving in 10 days. Yikes! That's soon....like, really soon.
So, I started to pack this week. I am weird and have a weird way to the way I pack. I first make a list, don't look at it, and then throw things into my suitcase that I think I need to ease my mind a little bit and I take a break.
Then, I go back and actually go through it and then take out things I don't need and then justify why I need the other things. Our friend Caleb gave us a list of items which included,
1) Sweaters
2) LOTS of underwear
3) Lots of Socks
4) Beanies
5) Nice, warm Jacket
6) 2 Towels
7) Tennis Shoes
8) Sandals
9) Personal toiletries
10)Books
11) Anything else to bring when staying in the wilderness
So we are both allowed two checked bags up to 50 pounds and two carry on's. This may seem a lot, but...for me I feel like its not enough, but I can do it! I can pack for 1 through 10, but its hard for me to figure out what to do for number 11. So i packed 40 shirts (this includes tank tops etc) and three pairs of jeans I can get dirty, hats, scarves, sweaters, because well I figured, the more clothes I bring, the less I will do laundry. Ha? or more? Oh my. I definitely packed 2 cans of big bug spray, that's good for a wilderness, maybe a mosquito hat? or a bug swatter? I am at the stage where everything it thrown into my suitcases, my list made, and now I just have to actually go through it, but I am such a procrastinator. I cant be for 51 days though....
And of course, Josh will pack the day of or day before, but I am trying to help him finish sooner than later :)
Oh the joy of packing, its a love-hate relationship...well more of the hate right now. That's alright, I will go over everything I need this weekend at be good to go next week!
Wish me luck...or pray for me.
I am getting more anxious...excited...nervous, but mostly excited.
It is actually sunny there right now, and Redding is rainy....so in that case, I am ready for the sun!
Oh wow. So exciting!
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