Today's the day

I'm leaving for the airport this afternoon, and I'll touch down in Chile tomorrow morning.

As soon as I get set up with the wi-fi, I will try to post some pictures and updates. Nos vemos pronto! 

Saying Goodbye

I've taken the two weeks since school ended to pack up and move out of my house, pack my bags, and say goodbye to the people I love. I knew it was going to be tough, but I didn't realize quite how hard it would actually be. I've said goodbye in quiet moments and in loud ones, at parties and cookouts, over dinner and karaoke, and sometimes in quick texts.

It's hard to leave, but it's also important. Although I'm sad to say goodbye my loved ones, I am so excited to see the world. And it's only a year (plus a visit home for Christmas). I also feel comforted by (and grateful for) the technology that will keep my close to my family and friends even when I'm far away. I'll be using Skype, Viber, iMessage, Facebook, SnapChat, gmail, and blogs to keep up with everone.

I'm going to miss my family, my friends, my cat, US Netflix, and American peanut butter (mostly in that order), among other things.

Packing has been super challenging! I always overpack, anyway, so packing for this move has been a bit difficult. I'm mostly packing clothes (for work, for hanging out, and for working out), toiletries (diva-mode, always), and my electronics. I'm also packing a few (small) sentimental things, like pictures of my family, and things that remind me of home.

If you had to fit your life into three bags, what would you choose? What's important to you? What makes you feel at home, even when you're far from it?

Para mis hispanohablantes... Sabrías qué empacar? Qué te hace sentir cómodo cuando estás lejos de tu hogar?

PS: I plan on sending some post cards while I'm away. I'll try to send some to Cosby!

PPS: I really appreciate the goodbye letters and parting gifts I got at school. You all are the best.