UPDATE: We’ve received an e-mail that states we should plan
on leaving Sept. 28th. It’s not definite; it is, in fact, extremely
tentative, based only on the departure dates of previous groups. Anyway, that’s
the latest: I might leave on the 28th.
In order to be ready to possibly leave on the 28 th, I’ve started to begin some necessary preparations. First, I made a list of all the TV shows I will need to catch up on when I come back. It’s a really long list, but it will be a nice time killer when I come back, and I just want to sit. To go along with this, I have started stocking my iPod full of free episodes of upcoming TV shows. I have at least 6 pilot episodes, so my already-too-long list may become even longer.
In order to be ready to possibly leave on the 28 th, I’ve started to begin some necessary preparations. First, I made a list of all the TV shows I will need to catch up on when I come back. It’s a really long list, but it will be a nice time killer when I come back, and I just want to sit. To go along with this, I have started stocking my iPod full of free episodes of upcoming TV shows. I have at least 6 pilot episodes, so my already-too-long list may become even longer.
Second, I’m making full use of the foods that I will not
have a chance to eat while I’m gone. For example, this morning, I went and got
breakfast from McDonald’s. I really
love the #12 (although it changes everywhere) of a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel
with a hash brown and a medium Coke. This morning, it called my name. I
answered.
I have also packed most of my winter clothes in a large
suitcase in my closet so they are all together to repack into duffel bags when
my family returns with them from Africa (on Sunday!). I think I made this
preparation a bit early because it has become winter very quickly, and I am
stuck wearing a tank-top with a thin jacket and a blanket wrapped around my
shoulders for warmth…in the house. Granted, I could just open my suitcase, but
that seems irrational.
The final, most recent, preparation I have made is to stock
up on the free e-books offered throughout the week from Kindle or Kobo. I don’t
want to have to bring an entire suitcase made up purely of books (at least that’s
what I keep telling myself), so I am trying to have an adequate amount of
reading to do via my e-reader. I think the problem is that I am inevitably
going to hate the free e-books I’ve downloaded, as they are comprised mainly of
cheesy Christian romance novels and science fiction crap. I’ll probably end up
reading Pride & Prejudice and Anna Karenina hundreds of times, so if I come
back quoting either of these classics, don’t judge me.
While many more preparations (probably more important ones)
wait on the sidelines to be started, I feel as though I’ve accomplished a lot
in completing the crucial four I’ve highlighted above. I’ll keep you apprised
of any further arrangements I make in regards to my upcoming adventure.
"I don’t want to have to bring an entire suitcase made up purely of books."
ReplyDeleteI felt the same way when I moved back from Kazakhstan, but then when I was in London, I couldn't stop buying books. I carried a bag on the plane that was nothing but books. Goodness, it was heavy.
Good luck packing!