When I was younger, I loved summer camp. I would pack so far in advance that I would have to take my clothes back out of the suitcase as I needed them! When I was in college, I would get frustrated and upset if my dad didn't pack my car trunk the way I thought should be packed. (I'm sorry, Dad!)
However, I have loosened up on my packing perfectionism. When I went to Israel the second time, I kept poor Katharyn awake with most of my packing the night before (I think it was around 11:00 at night!). Busyness - going to class, going to work, hanging out with people, making food, sleeping, etc. - has forced me to pack closer to my departure date. Also, since I have had my own room for only three to four months out of the year for the last six years, I don't think it would be right to take up my half of the room plus part of my roommate's just so that I can pack early. However, I do think that relaxing my perfectionism has taken a bigger role than busyness which in turn has taken a bigger role than roommate crowding in my decision to pack only a little bit earlier than my estimated leave time.
ANYway, all that to say that after I look for some shirts for India, I am going to come back and start packing my bags...'cuz I'm leavin'...on a jet plane... ;)
In other news, yesterday was good for several reasons:
1. India was five days away!
2. I was finished with my lessons and had turned them in to the substitute teacher on Thursday!
3. Amos and I have been dating for eleven months!!! :D
4. Though I was exhausted and sad yesterday for no reason, Amos was very comforting. He is so kind and patient.
5. Luke, Lexi, and Gio were adopted one year ago yesterday!!! I love them all so much! Mom and Dad took all the little kids out to dinner to celebrate. :)
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