Packing...

"Life is not about weathering the storm, it's about learning how to dance in the rain."

Today I left work a little early to work from home, so that I could pack for South Africa and pick up a package from my apartment office.  I thought I would only be picking up one package that had the power adapter, which I have neglected to pick up for the last week due to the fact that I haven't been home during office hours.  Dragging my bags, I expected to pick up one package but to my surprise I had six packages waiting for me.  My wonderful friends had sent me random gifts of love.  The last five days have been so work heavy that I wanted to cry from exhaustion and I could feel the bags under my eyes.  These reminders of love lifted my spirits so that I could make a space for me to be excited about my upcoming travel. 

And after a trip to Target's sale section, the bank, the post office, and the library I am ready to start my packing endeavor.  

My fun and safe travel pack for South Africa includes:

X  Backpack 

X  Water Bottle

X  Passport

X  Copies of Important Documents

X  Eye Mask/ Ear buds

X  Digital Camera

X  Jeans (2)

Long Socks (2)  whoops, forgot those, will need to buy some

X  Light Jacket

X  Socks (3)

X  Underwear

X  Sports Bras (3)

X  Cloth Shorts (2)

X  Khaki Shorts

X  Tank Tops (3)

X  T-Shirts (2)

X  Long Sleeve Shirt

X  Mosquito Repellent

X  Malaria Pills

X  Sunglasses

X  Wrist-Watch

X  Sneakers

X  Bathing Suit

Flip-flops forgot these too....

X  Inhaler

X  Medications 

X  Shampoo/Conditioner

X  Razor

X  Toothbrush/tooth paste/floss 

X  Mouth Guard

X  Deodorant 

X First Aid Kit 

X Cash

I hope this will be okay, and I am leaving plenty of room in my checked bag.... :)