The Packing Begins

One week before I leave and I just started laying out clothes last night. Probably not the best decision.

According to Continental Airlines, I can have up to two bags that weigh less than 50 lbs. each. Yeah Right! I think the plan is for me to take the largest suitcase we own and then a much smaller one. I'm going to try and cram everything I'm taking into the big one and use the little one to bring back lots of great, CHEAP stuff!

So I have like 6-7 pairs of pants, 7-8 pairs of shorts, 6 dresses, 5-6 tshirts, 7-8 tank tops, 4-5 cardigans, 5 pairs of shoes and all the underwear in my dresser to pack. That should be enough, right? I mean, there is laundry but, apparently, doing laundry in England is like running your clothes through a car wash. I don't think they know what a gentle cycle is. This should be interesting.

After I finish my homework I have to do research for trips with the rest of the group. I think the general consensus is that we all want to make it to Dublin and Amsterdam. However, this might be a problem for me seeing as how I am strapped for money. But I think it's manageable if I just find the cheapest airfare, a hostel (or just sleep on the street) and basically just eat next to nothing. But it will all be worth it!

MAJOR NEWS: I, Amanda Paige Caskey, am making my dream come true. On June 27th at 12:45 p.m. at Hyde Park in London, England, I will attend a concert. And not just any concert. I will see....Sir Paul McCartney perform his hits from The Beatles, Wings and his solo career. Who's excited?!?! I think I might cry. No, I won't, but that's how totally psyched I am. So worth that 70 pounds.

Anyway, I've got a week left to go and then the madness begins. My greatest fear at this moment is getting lost in one of the airports. That's lame, but it is what it is.

I'll post finalized plans later in the week. PEACE!

Two Weeks Until the Beginning of an Adventure

Hello all!

As my first post for this blog, I'd just like to say thank you to everyone who will eventually be subscribing and reading this as I go about my studies and travels in London this summer. I know you all will be hanging on to my every word (sarcasm, get used to it) and I just want to let you know how much I appreciate the support. As a writer, there's nothing worse than no one caring about what you have to say. You all make it possible for me to want to keep writing.

Anyway, it's official. This time in two weeks I will be sitting in the airport waiting to board my plane (flight info. will be posted next week).

I just can't believe the time is actually here. I feel so many things right now; way too many emotions for one person to be feeling. I'm excited and happy about going out and being on my own for a while, yet extremely nervous and anxious about living in a foreign (in more ways than one) city. As mushy as it may sound, I'm also sad to be leaving my family, friends and boyfriend behind. It's the longest amount of time I've been away from any of them, not to mention the farthest distance.

So far I haven't actually done anything in preparation for this trip. I haven't started packing. I haven't even made a list! I'm worried about packing too much and not packing enough all at the same time. It's a very odd feeling. First things first, I need to go online and see how many bags I'm allowed to take and start there.

I'm thinking about packing 3-4 pairs of pants, 3-4 pairs of shorts, 10-12 nice tops, 5-6 tshirts, 4 cardigans, 5-6 dresses, a sweatshirt, all the underwear I own of course, flip flops, a few pairs of flats, and sneakers.

I honestly have no idea how to pack for international travel for two months! More packing details next week!

Well, I think that's about all for now. Next week I will post some more details about the trip and everything!

-APC