I am currently sitting in a hotel room in Philadelphia. The lights are out, my family is all asleep, and it's 3am, but I am wide awake and determined to get as much computer time in while I still have reliable internet. The last couple days have been a blur. Wednesday was the last day of AYM for me, which wasn't as bad as I thought it might be. We had a party, and the kids talked about school and who knows what else while Katie and Kevin and I conducted an in-depth Lost discussion, and we ended with a few words about service and a discussion about the future of the parish and youth group. After youth group, I ended up at Friendly's with my mom, her best friend, one of their friends, and my aunt, and some goodbyes were said. Thursday involved a lot of shopping and running around, and I honestly don't remember a lot of it. I do remember that I spent a good portion of a family dinner in the parking lot of Chili's, mainly because the choice between a caesar salad or a chicken sandwich was obviously cause for immediate, uncontrollable sobbing and semi-hysterical phone calls to amazingly understanding friends. It's funny, dinner choice has never been so emotional before! Thursday ended (and Friday began) with a 3 bar extravaganza with Dawn, a friend since elementary school days, and my brother Kevin. Many drinks, some dancing, and what I'm convinced were totally awesome karaoke renditions of "Hey Jude" and Alanis Morissette's "Uninvited" were involved.
Friday morning came a little too soon, and I was thrown out of bed only a few hours after arriving home. Shopping, shopping, and more shopping followed, along with a goodbye lunch with my dad, and the evening ended with a packing frenzy. We finally, finally left the house at about 9:30pm, and got to Philadelphia 3 hours later- and here we are! For those wondering, the enormity of the situation still has not really hit me, despite my parking lot panic. Maybe it never will?
Anyway, it may finally be time for bed. I'll leave you with the packing list, and next time I post here, it will be from Africa!!!
Carry- On (Regular size backpack)
Laptop
Scrapbook
Wallet
Skirt
Dress shirt
Change of underwear/socks
Medication (Exedrin, Immodium, Motrin, Benadryl)
Ipod with wire
Extra flashdrives
Toothbrush
Important paperwork
Cell phone
Glasses/ contact case
Singulair/ Inhaler
Digital camera with wire
Address book
Dayplanner
Journal/ Quotebook
Rolling Duffel Bag (Training)
Sleeping Bag
Skirt
Khakis
Socks
Underwear/Bras
Short sleeve blouses
Long sleeve shirt
Shoes (Keen, flats)
Flip-flops
Alarm clock
Debrox
Notebook
Pens/Pencils
Markers/ Crayons
Index cards
Headlamp
Pajama pants
T shirt
Fleece Jacket
Leggings (for layering)
Makeup
Soap
Shampoo/ Conditioner
Toothbrush (extra)/Toothpaste
Feminine products
Rechargeable Batteries
First Aid Kit
Towel
Razor
Deodorant
Body lotion
Q tips
Bobby pins
Anti-frizz solution
Hair ties
Contact solution
Water bottle
Backpacking size backpack (For site)
Deodorant (extra)
Shampoo/conditioner (extra)
School supply type things
Duck tape
Contact solution (extra)
Body lotion (extra)
Books
– A Wrinkle in Time
– The Bible
– The Lord of the Rings
– Mere Christianity
– The Weather of the Heart
– The Alchemist
– Pride and Prejudice
Seasoning/ spices
Ziploc bags
Decorations for site
Bathing suit
Sewing kit
Can opener
Lighters
Swiss Army knife
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