2 Weeks Left

Ok the title was misleading, I actually have LESS than 2 weeks left!

Last Saturday I had a great going away party. By the end of the night I'm pretty sure the entire bar was filled everyone I know. I just want to thank all my friends for attending and making my last couple weeks in the states memorable:)

The best part was meeting up/talking to everyone the next morning and finding out how and where everyone ended up the night before....I definitely heard some wildly hilarious stories....such a crazy bunch, but they're the best friends anyone could ask for. I'd be lucky to find anyone who can compare. BUT if that day comes, I shall welcome them with open arms!

For those of you who couldn't attend, thanks for doing what you could to get in touch with me. Please keep in touch. I want to hear every last detail of your lives for the next two years!

Now, off to tie up loose ends in the next 11 days. Wish me luck!!

PS: Gia (and Brittany) we had a wonderful time at your 1st birthday party. You are by far the happiest baby I know. I hope you love the presents!

January: The Month of Lethargy

Since quitting work back in December, I've had nothing to do. And I mean NOTHING.  It's to the point that I have to make a list of things to do around the house and force myself outside just to see a bit of sunshine and get fresh air.

I've also gotten more sleep than I feel I've had my entire life.  10-12 hours a day...minimum! If that's not lethargy, I don't know what is.

Yet, at the same time I feel busy, busy, busy! The first week of January my friend Annie and I took our first trip to the west coast to visit our best friend, Brooklyn, in San Francisco! She's a star in the musical: Bring It On. (Even for you non-cheerleaders, the show is still awesome. They are on tour and I recommend everyone see it in a town near you!) During this trip I also decided that I'm scared to death when planes land. Like I fear for my life...but that's another story.

Anyway, less than 3 weeks to go and I've gone through two trial runs of packing.  So far I have a huge wheelie suitcase/backpack thing, a duffel bag and a backpack I'm going to use as a carry on.  But it feels impossible to condense everything down to 80lbs! 

How does one pack for 2 years?! At first you think 80lbs isn't enough...but as I started packing and weighing things I realized that a backpack filled to the 40lb mark starts to make me tip, or walk all hunchbacked! I'm struggling with my luggage as it is, and once I get in country I'm going to have to carry everything on my own. I'm highly considering wearing only the clothes on my back!