Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Adventure wa HAJIME!!!

Ok, so I just completed some serious detoxing...of my luggage anyway. 

See? Two suitcases, one backpack, and one ginormusly large, mutated purse. The best part? Each suitcase is under 50 lbs. Take THAT, Aer Lingus!...*ahem*.
Man, I got that done JUST in time.
No, really, just in time.
I leave in an hour.
60 min. to make sure I'm not forgetting anything.
However, by now, I think if I am missing anything, I'll just have to deal with it because either I'm not going to find it, I didn't really need it in the first place, or I'm not going to be able (or willing) to try to fit it into my already over-packed suitcases.
So. Question of the hour: is this an Adventure, or a Crisis?

Crisis.

haha, just kidding.
Definitely an Adventure.
I won't be crying over misplaced running shoes in a year...especially 'cause I'm not too teary-eyed about it now. 
With one hour to go, and after having received my travelers blessing, I am so ready for the journey of a lifetime to simply begin already.
I'm serious.
Can I just leave now?
Wait, scratch that. My new music isn't downloaded to my iPod for the plane flight yet, so I can't go...*insert dramatic hand gesture here*
You know; priorities.
:)

The next piece of business is for me to throw out my back carrying aforesaid luggage to the car. Wish me well, ne? (I could use it)

And let the Adventure begin! (Thank God.)

-Me

p.s. and yes, to all you doubters, mockers, and non-believers out there, i did, in fact, find a way to fit in all my favorite shoes...XD

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to dance a jig, and maybe caper around a bit to some Drop Kick Murphys and screeching bagpipe music. Thank you very much.

Ja.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Departure for the Emerald Isle

Wow.
I leave in four days.
Thats it.

The more I get ready for this trip, the more I find myself wondering if I'm ready for it.
Its going to be one huge adventure, thats for sure.
Good thing I'm up for a challenge, ne?

The hardest part of packing seems to be figuring out how many outfits are too many...either that or narrowing down my shoe collection. Either way, its proving to be very interesting...to say the least.

Now if only my computer will behave itself and actually WORK while I'm over there; that would be great. Otherwise, I run a significant chance of getting my head chopped off by a few friends in the States who will not be so thrilled if they can't get ahold of me. :)

Is it self-serving to wish the Irish blessing upon myself for this journey? I sure hope not.
Well, I'm off to pack and narrow down options some more.
One package of toothpaste or two?
And how many pairs of shoes does a spunky Irish-American need for a 9 month trip?
I'm not sure, but I bet I'll find out.
How's that for whistling in the dark?

So. In the words of Carol Sobieski, "How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. "

ja, ne?