Countdown: 4 days

Today has been a very productive day. I finally started putting stuff together or more like throwing everything into one big pile. Probably on Monday I am going to finalize what I am going to bring with me and what I can leave at home. But progress is progress and I am pleased. I've also organized my room, cleaned it out and what not. This was a fabulous idea because I found lots of missing stuff which have been added to my non-stop growing pile. Also set up some decor items, make it look usable because I am assuming my parents are going to be using that room for guests (if they were to ever have any) and/or a room where my dad can escape to. Either way, I wanted to make it functional. My mother has been very helpful lately as well (and yes mom, I know you are reading this and examining every spelling and grammar error I make)...she was kind enough to get me some Euros and Pounds! Of course I can get some from the ATMs out there but it will be nice having some cash right away. Given, that cash probably won't last long in Paris and London. I've been backing up my computer on 2 different hard drives and also creating clones of it, just in case. This computer is well over 3 years old and its been a good computer, besides the fact it has crashed on me about 3 times. I am just hoping it will survive this trip long enough to save all my pictures and documents. Poor guy gets used everyday, he is pretty worn out.

So yes, the countdown has now reached 4 full days. Still pretty nervous but I have been working out everyday and perfecting my yoga to help calm the nerves and ease the mind. I think it is finally helping because I am now starting to relax a little bit and focus more on all the awesome times I am going to be having there instead of dwelling on negative issues such as the language barrier, money and being homesick. I think it has helped that I have spent the last few days at home, hanging with the family.

Well I think it is time to get back to work. Still have laundry to do. Party to plan for on Saturday. Food to be eaten. Sleep to be have. I most likely won't post anything within the next few days since it shall be very busy. Also want to thank everyone who has been reading this. At least 100 people have in the past few days. That is pretty awesome, except I only have one follower. Follow me!!
I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do. -Leonardo da Vinci