Today was very eventful in terms of planning and packing for my trip. Early this afternoon I packed a suitcase for school and put together some other things for when I go back to school. Later in the afternoon, the pants that I ordered for my trip arrived, so I tried them on and they fit really well. I think that they are going to be great for the trip. Also, Bo the Bear came in the mail today, and he is adorable. I'm excited to take him on the trip.
When my mom got home she helped me get all of my stuff together for the trip, and we packed everything up. I am pleased to report that I have plenty of room left in my bags, and both bags take up only half of the weight limit. I still have a small list of things to add to each bag, and knowing me, I'm sure I'll re-pack both of them before the week is over, but at least I know that I'm pretty much good to go for the trip. Tomorrow I'm going to get some more odds and ends together, and I will have the rest of the week to read! Stay tuned for more updates!
Showing posts with label Bo the Bear. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bo the Bear. Show all posts
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
more preparations
So Stephanie but Bo the bear in the mail yesterday, and I'm expecting to see him tomorrow or Friday. I should get my last check from work tomorrow or Friday also, and then I will be able to see exactly what I have to take with me to Armenia and Georgia.
Today my mom, my cousin, and I got out to do some shopping for my trip and for my dorm room next year. It's such and odd feeling to be preparing to go overseas and back to school at the same time. It's strange to think about what color I'm decorating my dorm while reading about the Armenian genocide and writing about their education system. It's the odd combinations of events that keep life interesting.
The other day I found a great thrift deal at Goodwill; I got an adorable teapot/lamp for $3, and Caleb got it for me. Now Mom and I are going to fix it up, so we went to get a lamp shade at the Dollar General and some ribbon and fabric at JoAnn's to cover it. Did you know they are doing a 15% college student discount on everything in the store, even sale items, for the month of July? Awesome, huh?
I also have a ring that I got from my grandmother for my 16th birthday, and I wear it all of the time. Well, I decided that it might not be wise to take it to Armenia since it's worth a lot, both monetarily and sentimentally. So I decided that I would get a cheap replacement ring to wear instead because I knew that I would feel odd not wearing anything on that finger. It sounds kind of strange, but that's the way my mind works.
Anyway, I'm still trying to prepare for Armenia and Georgia. I'm doing LOTS of reading, which I don't have a problem with. I'm still researching and writing about the education system, specifically higher education. So if you come across a particularly interesting article about college in Armenia/Georgia, feel free to post it. :) I'm also still shopping for last-minute things and trying to get everything together to pack. It's going to be a very busy and interesting week, so please keep praying that I make it through with my sanity in tact! :)
Oh, I also realized that I will have Wi-Fi access in our hotel in Georgia for the last week of our trip, so I should definitely be able to post pretty regularly then. If nothing else, you should hear from me often that week. Awesome!
Today my mom, my cousin, and I got out to do some shopping for my trip and for my dorm room next year. It's such and odd feeling to be preparing to go overseas and back to school at the same time. It's strange to think about what color I'm decorating my dorm while reading about the Armenian genocide and writing about their education system. It's the odd combinations of events that keep life interesting.
The other day I found a great thrift deal at Goodwill; I got an adorable teapot/lamp for $3, and Caleb got it for me. Now Mom and I are going to fix it up, so we went to get a lamp shade at the Dollar General and some ribbon and fabric at JoAnn's to cover it. Did you know they are doing a 15% college student discount on everything in the store, even sale items, for the month of July? Awesome, huh?
I also have a ring that I got from my grandmother for my 16th birthday, and I wear it all of the time. Well, I decided that it might not be wise to take it to Armenia since it's worth a lot, both monetarily and sentimentally. So I decided that I would get a cheap replacement ring to wear instead because I knew that I would feel odd not wearing anything on that finger. It sounds kind of strange, but that's the way my mind works.
Anyway, I'm still trying to prepare for Armenia and Georgia. I'm doing LOTS of reading, which I don't have a problem with. I'm still researching and writing about the education system, specifically higher education. So if you come across a particularly interesting article about college in Armenia/Georgia, feel free to post it. :) I'm also still shopping for last-minute things and trying to get everything together to pack. It's going to be a very busy and interesting week, so please keep praying that I make it through with my sanity in tact! :)
Oh, I also realized that I will have Wi-Fi access in our hotel in Georgia for the last week of our trip, so I should definitely be able to post pretty regularly then. If nothing else, you should hear from me often that week. Awesome!
Saturday, July 9, 2011
gifts, bears, and backpacks!
Today at work I bought some gifts to share with my new Armenian and Georgian friends, and I'm already imagining the people I'll be sharing these gifts with. I got several WWJD bracelets, a few books of Proverbs, and some coloring-type books about easter. My mom also got 10 or so coloring books to donate to the Fuller Center in addition to the coloring pencils she got last week. She also got me a book of Columbus postcards to take and share in Armenia and Georgia. I'm very excited about sharing a little piece of the States with my new friends.
I also found out today that one of my sorority sisters, Stephanie, has 'traveling bears' to use as teaching aids in her classroom, and one of the bears, Bo, is going to be able to go with us to Armenia and Georgia. We will take pictures of them with us on our travels, and she will use the pictures and bears to help teach her students about other countries and places around the world. How exciting!
Also, Caleb is going to write me some letters to take with me on my trip to read for when I get homesick. If anyone else wants to do that too, I would be very appreciative! :)
Finally, Dad decided that he would get me a large hiking backpack to take on the trip, rather than having to carry around my luggage, as long as I mostly filled it with things to take to the Armenians and Georgians. So, we went to Academy in Auburn today and got a large backpack, and I can't wait to pack it full of gifts! I'm so excited for this trip!
I also found out today that one of my sorority sisters, Stephanie, has 'traveling bears' to use as teaching aids in her classroom, and one of the bears, Bo, is going to be able to go with us to Armenia and Georgia. We will take pictures of them with us on our travels, and she will use the pictures and bears to help teach her students about other countries and places around the world. How exciting!
Also, Caleb is going to write me some letters to take with me on my trip to read for when I get homesick. If anyone else wants to do that too, I would be very appreciative! :)
Finally, Dad decided that he would get me a large hiking backpack to take on the trip, rather than having to carry around my luggage, as long as I mostly filled it with things to take to the Armenians and Georgians. So, we went to Academy in Auburn today and got a large backpack, and I can't wait to pack it full of gifts! I'm so excited for this trip!
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