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Not ready..
« on: April 12, 2006, 08:54:35 PM »
I feel like I'm not anywhere near ready for my trip. It's in 21 days and for some reason I feel like last time I was way more prepared by this time.

My suitcases are still in my closet, none of my clothes are washed, I haven't gotten any necessities (soaps, toothbrush stuff)...I do however am on the way to saving up a little over $1000. I have $776 right now and I need to take out $65 to pay car insurence (so mad about that) but my mom will be giving me $200 and then my last check I get next thursday I'll be putting in either $150 or $200. (I feel good about the money situtation)

I think last time my bag was being packed like 3 days before but for some reason It feels like I started this whole process way before.

I need to make a list...I did that last time and checked it so I didn't forget anything.

Anyone feel like this the closer to the date it gets?...I feel like I'm going insane! Also, I have yet to get that letter from my work. The girl that's gonna write it is on vacation...she'll be back in a few days. Once I get that I'll be very calm lol

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Re: Not ready..
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2006, 09:35:13 PM »
Three weeks and you're starting to panic? I always wait until last minute to pack and get ready for any trip. How long are you going over for?

Sorry, just curious, I love to hear about other people's trips!


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« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2006, 09:52:11 PM »
21 days?!  :o
You've got AGES!


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Re: Not ready..
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2006, 10:12:53 PM »
it's about the same until i leave for good--wanna talk about "not ready"?!  :P
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Re: Not ready..
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2006, 10:24:14 PM »
Three weeks and you're starting to panic? I always wait until last minute to pack and get ready for any trip. How long are you going over for?

Sorry, just curious, I love to hear about other people's trips!
Haha...well not panic just...i feel like im not ready.  I'm going for 3 weeks

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Re: Not ready..
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2006, 10:25:11 PM »
21 days?!  :o
You've got AGES!

 [smiley=laugh4.gif] i know...im weird.

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Re: Not ready..
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2006, 10:26:08 PM »
it's about the same until i leave for good--wanna talk about "not ready"?!  :P

 :o you leave around the same time i do and for good? and you arn't ready???...OMG that's way more stressful than a visit. I hope yours goes smoothly!

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Re: Not ready..
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2006, 10:27:55 PM »
:o you leave around the same time i do and for good? and you arn't ready???...OMG that's way more stressful than a visit. I hope yours goes smoothly!

i've already packed up & shipped off just about everything that needed to go.

now it's just about taking time to sit back, breathe and figure out how to say goodbye.  :-\\\\
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Re: Not ready..
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2006, 10:29:04 PM »
i've already packed up & shipped off just about everything that needed to go.
oh well that's good! haha I thought you hadn't done anything  :o

now it's just about taking time to sit back, breathe and figure out how to say goodbye.  :-\\\\

aww:(...I hope that everything goes okie with that.

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Re: Not ready..
« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2006, 03:13:35 AM »
I'm going in six weeks and I'm starting to freak out, thinking I'm not going to have time to pack!  I imagine by the end of the month I'll be totally going nuts... [smiley=confused.gif]  I'm sure I won't really feel ready either but I'm looking forward to stepping on that plane for my vacation anyway!


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Re: Not ready..
« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2006, 04:58:07 AM »
Don't freak out...you got loads of time to get ready!  Making a list is a good idea - get one thing accomplished each day and then maybe you won't feel overwhelmed.

Sometimes I over think the whole packing thing....bring too much, thought it was going to be warmer, forget I can do laundry there..."Honey I really needed to bring 8 pairs of shoes for 9 days!"


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Re: Not ready..
« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2006, 08:58:37 AM »
I never pack for trips until I can check a 10 day forecast so I can at least see what the weather is sorta like.  I'm heading to the States for 3 weeks this summer for a whirlwind tour of 6-7 different places and I won't pack until the week before.  If you forget something you can alway borrow it (if visiting a friend) or purchase something you wouldn't be able to get in the States and thus bring home a memory of your visit!


Re: Not ready..
« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2006, 09:04:27 AM »
I dont own enough clothes to pack 21 or 10 days in advance!
What would you wear while all your stuff is packed?!  ???


Re: Not ready..
« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2006, 09:23:26 AM »
I dont own enough clothes to pack 21 or 10 days in advance!
What would you wear while all your stuff is packed?!  ???

I pack the night before I leave....and Im a planner!!


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Re: Not ready..
« Reply #14 on: April 13, 2006, 10:39:02 AM »
My countdown is at 4 1/2 weeks and I haven't even thought about packing yet- it's only an 8 day trip so I'm not planning on checking any baggage (just me and my duffel bag!)  Not to mention I have to somehow finish all my assignments so I can GRADUATE from university in 32 days (the day before I leave for England, yay!)

Speaking of assignments, I better go back to writing my paper now (at 5:38 am and yes, it's due today- see how much of a procrastinator I am??)  :P
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