Getting closer...

Well, I finished my last day at work. Whew. I can't believe I am almost ready to head out on this big adventure. Thoughts going through my head (at all times, even in my sleep): When am I going to pack? Yes, that's right, I'm leaving in less than 36 hours and I have thrown a couple of t-shirts into my suitcase. Also, I'm wondering what I'm going to forget. Or what I need to get or write down so I don't forget. I'm also worried that I haven't prepared enough for entering a country that's so culturally different from my own. But I usually adapt pretty well, so I hope everything will work out just fine. Oh, and I did have a dream the other night that my luggage never did catch up to me once I arrived at the airport (Never say never; it happened to me while I was in Italy!) but other than that... I'm ready to go. I've been warned and cautioned and encouraged. I have all the necessary vaccinations, medications, and enough t.p. to last quite awhile-- it is in short supply, apparently, in some places. Last night, some friends from work took me out for dinner and drinks at BDubs and I finally saw one of the Olympic commercials on ESPN... I've been living without cable/satellite since I just moved and am leaving so soon... It was SO exciting. I think it hit me right then and there. The other thing was tonight at Walgreen's when I picked up some Neosporin for the first aid kit and saw the Olympic Rings logo stating that it's the 'Official Wound Care Product' of the Games. Who knew? It's the little things in life, I guess, but I am really excited to get there!

Tomorrow's plan: laundry, packing, cleaning, last minute errands, enjoying Fourth of July festivities here in Naperville with my boyfriend (Cody), and a good American barbecue at RibFest! And while I may sound confident that this will all get done and go smoothly, guess we'll have to wait and see. Really, I just have to make it on the plane and the rest will fall into place... Eh, who am I kidding? I'm going to double-check my packing list right now.