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!