Whoo! Hello, blogosphere. So I've moved on, and now there's even less time to go (44 days and 15 hours to left off) before departure. I've got a pack now, thanks to my lovely best friend, and I ought to start walking with it shortly. My passport is in order; I don't need any visas (I checked); I've got a daily wallet; and I picked up some duck-tape the other day. I've got a few projects to get on before I go, but I'm getting there!
My style guru (aka little sister) and I went shopping today, and now the only thing I need to pick up before I leave is some low-cut ankle socks. A lovely lady at work gave me some books to look at, as well. I've got one on the Musée d'Orsay and one on the Rodin, and they're both really neat. I'm hoping to hit up the Orsay, though I'm not sure about the Rodin (suggestions?). I also want to make it to the Louvre and the catacombs, on top of the Eiffel Tower. I've got a very busy first few days in Paris planned, as my first day there is a national holiday and many things are closed (although I've been told I'll probably just want to sleep that first day).
What else can I say today? I'm curled up in the living room watching the Figure Skating Worlds with Momma while Daddy plays Candy Crush Saga beside us. I was going to attach some photos, but I haven't taken any lately so you'll have to make do with my plans: sleep, work, start making a duck-tape and aluminum foil passport wallet :-)
Goodnight, and happy traveling!
Friday, March 15, 2013
Monday, March 4, 2013
Counting
So I'm just sitting here with the cat, thinking about jazzercise ( I should change soon, but I was reading and looking for more books to put on my iPad), and I've clicked over to my events countdown. I'm leaving for Europe in about 55 days and 18 hours, and there's still so much to do! Yes, I have flights and a hostel and a few tours booked, but that's it. I've got more budgeting to do (looking in-depth at whether I'll have enough to do all the things I want to, etc), planning (what do I want to be CERTAIN I see?), and dreaming. I've also got to get my sister's birthday dealt with (its before I leave, but I need to budget it in there too), Mother's Day and Father's Day done (I want to say I love and appreciate my family even if I'm thousands of miles away), money for rent figured out (but my landlady is super reasonable), and money set aside for my car payments while I travel. Today is a day of reflection and panic. Tomorrow may be the same, or it may be a day to start creating lists and taking action. After work, that is.
My favourite way to combat all the things I have to do and still haven't done? Work. I'm bringing money in if I'm working; I can't spend it, because I'm working; and I still get to talk about my trip. Both of my jobs are pretty social, and my regular clients like to chat. Actually, they've helped me prepare for my trip by chatting too. One reminded me that I should maybe look at getting spare eyeglasses (which I now have), and another gave me some tips on where I could pick up some of the stuff I need. My best friend is lending me a backpack (which I get when I see her for coffee tonight -yay, I get to see her again!-), and my sister is going to help me pack (she's my little style consultant. She's the cute one, I'm the one who follows her directions for clothing). A co-worker who was in Europe last year is going to sell me some euros at the current rate but without the teller charge so we both save. Basically, everything is falling into place and I can't help but feel like this is all happening really fast. The trip that I started dreaming about a year ago is coming to fruition, and I like it think I'm nearly prepared. Nervous, but prepared.
I guess I'd better go change now though; I've got to leave soon.
Have you ever hit a point where you start to realize how close something is and you start getting nervous and excited? What was the occasion, and how did you deal with it?
My favourite way to combat all the things I have to do and still haven't done? Work. I'm bringing money in if I'm working; I can't spend it, because I'm working; and I still get to talk about my trip. Both of my jobs are pretty social, and my regular clients like to chat. Actually, they've helped me prepare for my trip by chatting too. One reminded me that I should maybe look at getting spare eyeglasses (which I now have), and another gave me some tips on where I could pick up some of the stuff I need. My best friend is lending me a backpack (which I get when I see her for coffee tonight -yay, I get to see her again!-), and my sister is going to help me pack (she's my little style consultant. She's the cute one, I'm the one who follows her directions for clothing). A co-worker who was in Europe last year is going to sell me some euros at the current rate but without the teller charge so we both save. Basically, everything is falling into place and I can't help but feel like this is all happening really fast. The trip that I started dreaming about a year ago is coming to fruition, and I like it think I'm nearly prepared. Nervous, but prepared.
I guess I'd better go change now though; I've got to leave soon.
Have you ever hit a point where you start to realize how close something is and you start getting nervous and excited? What was the occasion, and how did you deal with it?
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