Preparations!

Do you ever feel like time is dragging and speeding by, both at the same time? That is exactly what life is like for me right now. I spend my days thinking, "I wish the 25th was here, I'm so excited and tired of waiting!" and at the end of every day I find my thoughts racing, "Crap! Only XX days left! I have so much to do!".

Only 9 days left! I have piles of clothes sorted, lists made, and essentials set aside, but I sort of feel like I haven't done a thing. I hate that awkward pre-packing stage, where you want to start putting things in your suitcase, but you're too worried that you'll have to use anything you commit to packing. I'm also a horrible over-packer.

On Saturday, my lovely parents and friends threw me a surprise going-away party. I've never had a surprise party before, and they pulled it off flawlessly. We ended up at The Pie Pizzeria in South Jordan where we had some yummy pizza and cake. It was very festive with red, white, and blue (colors we share with Australia), balloons and a "Have Fun in the Land Down Under" cake. I loved having the people I care about gathered before I leave.

My mom has made preparations of her own. She is pretending I'm going on a mission. She has hung a map of Western Australia up in our office, as well as zoomed in maps of the Perth area. She also bought a little globe to keep on her desk at work so she can see where I am.

8 full days left to prepare....wish me luck!

Love, Kelsey