Stressers: 15 Days to Go.

This is the point in time of the countdown where everyone is trying to get ahold of last minute preparations. I have made a list of what I'm packing in my suitcase, my carry on and what still needs to be bought. Not to mention there are things that need to be attended to, such as: flight confirmations, money exchanges, getting a moneybelt and making sure all plans are "Go."

In all reality, the thought that there are simply 15 days left scares whatever is in me out and makes my brain feel like jell-o. I feel as if things are coming too soon, maybe I think to pack things and then unpack just to make sure I have it all, rather than such hypothetical lists.

Thankfully by the grace of God, money is no longer an issue. The issues that lay at hand are the post-office and how long it will take things that I have ordered for the trip to come in. These things were ordered last minute yet are extremely important. One of these things being my jacket for the trip and the most important being my Visa so I will have emergency money funds... the days are passing and the anxiety is growing. Back to the money issue, the Visa took off a lot of stress of "will I have enough? What happens when Kezia and I are on our own - what happens if there is a situation where I need more than I have..." that is all gone. There is very little stress directed towards money issues, and lately the jobs have been pouring in and so has the money. I just wish it didn't require me pouring out so much energy - but oh well, I guess it builds character. Also with money, my debit card has been missing and the only good thing about that is that I cannot spend money. Unfortunately, it has my gas money on there and I continue to run my vehicle on empty until the fuel pump decides to give out and I will be at the mercy of family and friends to drive me around. (We're hoping that won't be the case).

Many of my friends and family have come down with sicknesses such as strept throat, bronchidus and common flu's and colds. Me, just recently coming down with a head cold that makes me constantly dizzy worries me about our trip. It seems to be a cycle and if you're healthy, you'll get it within a week and wait your turn until a few weeks later where you'll get it again. I'm just praying this won't be an issue on our trip because I'm not wanting to be sick there. More-so, I'm almost willing to isolate whoever is sick for the good of, well, myself and my experiences. I guess I'm kidding, but we'll see when we get there =b

Thanks for staying with me guys, this will be more interesting
I'm sure once I get to Europe and it will be less about
preparations and more about what is happening and what
we're seeing. I'm quite excited, and hopefully you guys are
too to follow me around (cyberly) as I travel across Europe.

Beaucoup d'amour et Gros Bisous!
-Emily