Monday, September 7, 2009

Packing

Well, here we are, 1 day to go! Things are getting intense. As it turns out, packing up your life for the next two years is hard work! I have successfully packed everything into a suitcase, a backpacking backpack and a carry on duffel bag....the true challenge is going to be when I find out how much it all weights. It seems I have a weight limit of 80-100 pounds total... and yeah, I really don't think I stayed within that weight limit. However, I don't feel like finding out yet, because the process of just packing it all was overwhelming enough by itself. I'm now going to take a break, eat lunch, and deal with the rest of it tomorrow.
I have found it very interesting that throughout this entire process, I have not cried once. Well okay, I did back when I found out that I actually got into the Peace Corps, but I haven't cried since. Not when I said goodbye to my extended family, not when I said goodbye to Andrew's parents, and not when I said goodbye to my closest friends. Weird? Yes. I think I'm so overwhelmed with the emotions and with what I'm actually doing that I'm not allowing the feelings to process. I think if I did, the floodgates would open and I wouldn't have the willpower to get on the plane. So, to all of you that I love, don't think I'm not sad to leave you. I think that I'm actually so incredibly sad about it, that I'm in "preservation" mode.
I'll write more later.
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4 comments:

  1. MattSeptember 7, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    Heya, I'm going with you to Peru as a wat/san volunteer. Our weight limit looks to be 100 lbs per volunteer. As for packing this is slightly unconfirmed but for our flight to Lima, the PC has an overall allotment for baggage weight. So if 20 of us were going, we'd have a 2,000lb limit for all the volunteers. As long as other people are under, you can be over. But just remember you can get much of what you need in Peru, including clothes/toiletries/shoes. Good luck packing and see you Thursday!

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  2. Annie BopannieSeptember 7, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    I hear you on the whole crying thing. I haven't cried all that much...I think all is going to let loose once we get to Peru. ha

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  3. saraSeptember 8, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    I'm crying...please tell me that i can see you just one more time before you go!!!!!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    I'm so excited for you Jenna! And I'm looking forward to all of your updates on this blog. You're on my list to visit lady! Maybe we can organize it around NYE and make it over to Rio together for the event! Between my Portuguese and your Spanish we'll be set! GOOD LUCK and much love cousin!!
    Janae

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