I've never really enjoyed packing. I feel like I'm bound to forget something, but I hate having too much with me...so I always underpack. Well, packing to go to another country for 3 1/2 months has turned into quite an extravaganza. Not only do I need to have certain items to work with any weather condition, but I'm planning for weather that I've never experienced! I have no clue what to wear. No matter what, I will look like an American tourist...and I'm perfectly fine with that. That's what I am. Someone who loves to eat, travel, and meet new people....therefor, I am a tourist! Then, I decided that I will also organize everything else that I belong into a "K-State moving pile" and a "future home pile" ....so, I have a never ending explosion. It's great fun though. I'm learning that I have way too much that really isn't necessary. I've currently donated 5 big bags of belongings to St. V-de P. At least someone else will get good out of my belongings.
I'm also trying to fit in seeing everyone that I can before I go away. I just came back from Brenemans...and the crowd there had some great conversations. I love it when I'm around people who encourage eachother to think deeper and harder and explore every possible aspect of a given scenario. That's what I miss...people who take a broad look at the world and although they don't have a definitive answer on why things happen the way they do, they've thought of as many other possibilities as possible! Emily, Tom, Ryan, and Naomi...thank you for allowing me to think with you! :)
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