Getting Ready

This week has seemed to just fly by. I was excited as I counted down the days until we leave. Thanks to Delta airlines, I am even more excited as they continue to count down the days with me. Checking my packing list has been at the bottom of my priority list. I recently moved all of my belongings from Florida this past week and a lot of my clothes and shoes are still sitting in the boxes in my empty apartment. I will be sure to unpack them last minute as usual, all of my best work is done last minute. Along with that, this past week leading up to our departure has been particularly challenging with mid-term exams, work, and military obligations. I think by now I have more than earned this trip. Talking with some of my classmates, I have began pulling outfits together and making a mock wardrobe to see which shoes and clothes I can mix and match. I think this will allow me to have more room in my suit case for me to pack souvenirs on the way back home. I hope to be fast asleep on the plane, I will need all the rest possible in order to not persuade myself into taking a nap once we land in Italy. My biggest concern right now is trying to prevent jet lag and sleep deprivation. I have reeled it back with work this week in order to develop better sleeping patterns. Until then I will be continuing to count down the days or should I say hours now?!