I can't believe I'm leaving the country in two days! I feel so unprepared even though I know I'm packed and ready to go. It's going to be so strange flying to someplace COLDER than Boston- I don't know that I've ever done that before, except maybe flying to Colorado and going up the mountains when I was 12. Still, colder is relative- weather.com reports that it's going to be in the high 50s/60s during the day and in the 40s at night- that's not that far off from our temperatures! It certainly won't be winter clothing weather, for which I'm thankful.
Packing is rough. I know I'm going to be over the Argentinian Airline limit, but I'll just have to pay the extra fee at the point. I learned this last year, but having to pack for work and play is rough, and bringing teaching supplies and gifts takes up a LOT of room in luggage. Generally I'm the light packer of the group, so I hate that for this trip I will be bogged down with stuff.
Technology is charging at the moment. My nook is filled with the new Sookie Stackhouse, the new Jodi Picoult, the 3 books from the "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" series, "The Botticelli Secret" which Anne recommended, as well as some other randoms. My SD chips are loaded with movies (Dirty Dancing, Hairspray, Twilight and New Moon) and tv episodes (a salute to the best Angel/Buffy moments this time) for entertainment on the plane, and my favorite songs are loaded into my nook, which doubles as an MP3 player (lots of Airborne Toxic Event and Gaslight Anthem for this trip, as well as a few poppier numbers).
So, my work here is done: Ottoson Yearbook has gone to print, lesson plans are left and reviewed with the sub, students threatened to behave (Yes, you, if you're reading this. Be good.) Packing is done, workshop is outlined and prepped, electronics are ready to go. Next time I write, I'll be on my way!
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