So I've not left yet, but I would like to put up a post for two reasons: 1) make sure I know how to use this thing and 2) getting ready for Spain is nearly as important as being in Spain.
I started packing today... It sucks. I hate packing. It makes me feel overwhelmed and frustrated. There are so many things I'd like to bring, but I know I shouldn't. Underpacking is not on my list of mastered skills. It's also hard because I'm still here for a few days, so there are necessary items that I will still use. Like I said, it's frustrating. Also, carry-ons suck. I have 3 in this house that are just at or over 22 inches high, so now I'm stuck with this old leather one. On the plus side, it's bamf and vintage. I have no idea what I'm going to put in it besides my stuff for at Andrea's house, but I should probably figure that out... and find my overnight bag... and about 10,000,000 other things. Again... frustrating. I'm making lists like Santa Claus and it's not helping any. I could definitely enlist the help of some his elves now that Christmas has passed.
Other than the fact that I have started to get ready for Spain, I still don't feel like I'm going there yet. Everyone has been asking me if I'm ready or excited, and I guess I'm only half of both. I know this will be one of the most amazing experiences of my life, and I am looking forward to it, but it doesn't seem like I will be in Spain in about a week. It felt weird saying that. I have no idea what to expect, and I don't know if that's a good thing or not. There's a lot that needs to get done that I should be worrying about instead of how much I'll love it there- or at least they tell me that I'll love it there. I'm sure I will. It still doesn't feel real, and I'm not sure when it will. Until then I should probably continue preparations.
