One
would never think of so many loose ends that needed to be tidied up. All my
mail being held, IDs are in order, all the necessities being thought of and
trying to make sure I don't over pack like I do. I had to get people to come by
once a day to feed my fish, never thought that would be an ordeal, but it was
another thing that had to be taken care of. I feel like I'm running around like
a chicken with my head cut off.
On
the other hand, I'm going to Ireland!!! Most of my friends are really
excited and jealous for me which I shouldn't enjoy as much as I am, but am. I get to be in a country I never thought
to visit none of the minutia of packing details can dampen that exhilaration. I
don't know how I'll sleep tomorrow night, but I think I'll be too tired from
running around to really stay awake, that is the hope at least.
To
be perfectly honest, I'm having too much trouble concentrating on this blog
simply due to so much energy and anxiety about leaving my home for the next 12
days. I can't even remember what the time difference is and when I'll be able
to talk to my nearest and dearest at home. Technology will be a great help with
that at least. I remember the last time I went of a similar trip; it was in
2001, and I had to get phone cards and prepay for them, get international codes
and so on. Now, I just had to make sure that I had WhatsApp and Skype and
those who wanted to talk to me had them too. So much easier and will make the
separation easier--after all, I'm just some WiFi and buttons away.
To
address the issue of over packing, I'm doing my best to limit the number of
pants and skirts that I take with me, as well as limiting the number of shoes
and make up. I'm also picking out tops that won't wrinkle easily, that's a
challenge right there. I'm also planning of leaving some room in the suitcase
so that I can buy souvenirs and what not on the trip.
This
is going to be a blast and I can't wait to see what others add to this blog.
~ Julia Naiditch
