Packing day...oh, crap.

Hi all,

After a whirlwind couple of weeks, it's hard to believe that we're leaving tomorrow afternoon. I haven't started laundry or packing, but I have been busy with Betsy's birthday and my mom's retirement party. That is my excuse, and I'm sticking to it.

I hate goodbyes. I love being away, exploring new places, but that initial step of breaking away is brutal. I have to remind myself that being in New Zealand will be worth all of my sadness. You can't have it all, especially when your heart is in living abroad.

So...once Rory gets up, we need to do a massive amount of laundry. I need to decide what I can take without burdening myself the first few months. It isn't like we are backpacking...I'm taking a gigantic bag, since we'll be there for a year, but I can't let myself fill the whole thing. Looks like it will be straight to the second-hand stores for me, once we get settled! Ah well, I love charity shops.

I didn't get to see everyone I wanted to during my time home. Even 2 months goes by fast, when friends are living in different cities. I had to prioritize my time, so Bets and Stef got the bulk of it. And my fam, of course.

Okay, better get to work!