packing skills

My countdown is finally coming to an end. In 24 hours I’ll be in Germany ... that’s just one sleep away.  Oh gosh. This new adventure of mine has been a long time coming, so the fact that it’s actually becoming real within the next 2 days or so still seems pretty surreal. I can’t quite get my head around it.

It’s made it kinda weird to say bye to people, because I just don’t feel like I’m going yet. Also because I’ve said bye to most people twice because of the surprise gathering at mine that was organised that I had no clue at all about. (Deb, your totally right, I am pretty dippy not to have worked out what was been planned up behind my back). 

It not totally hit me that I won’t see any of my family and friends again for a few months. OK, so it’s hit me a little bit after last night reading some cards that people have given me. Let’s just say I hardly needed make up remover for my mascara after reading them, my tears did a pretty good job by themselves.

I’ve been reminded the past few days just how blessed I am to have friends like I do. Friends who have always looked out for me; friends who I know I could turn to if I ever needed advice; friends who support me. I know (or at least I hope!!) that I’ll be making lots of new friends over the next 6 months, but that won’t stop me missing the people I have here in England.

OK...let’s move away from the soppy stuff now, pull yourself together Steph yeah?!

I’m pretty much all packed now and mann am I glad I opted for paying more for the extra 9kg. I mean, my study bible alone weighs like 2.5kg... yep you did read that right, 2.5kg!! It’s a bible and a half! I think it might have to go in my hand luggage though, along with my laptop and camera. Lets flipping hope they don’t weigh that bag because there will be NO WAY that it’ll be less than the 7kg that it’s meant to be! 



my impressive packing skills



It’s hard to know what to pack. I think it’s going to be fairly decent weather when I first get there, but them it’s bound to get pretty chilly as it get to winter. The facebook group for the students going this year has a comment asking if anyone is taking two suitcases. And actually a fair few people are which I’m kind of surprised about because I doubt we will have all that much space in our rooms. So I’m pretty proud of myself for fitting 6 months of my life into just the one suitcase. Yeah OK, I know I’m cheating because I’ve paid for extra weight allowance, and I’m planning on wearing my winter coat, body warmer, and my boots (so basically all the heavy and bulky clothes I own) on the plane. But still, I only have the one suitcase. I feel this is quite an achievement. I also feel the flight is going to be a hot one wearing a substantial amount of layers. Good job it’s a short one huh.

Anyway, I think I’ll end it there for now; this post is getting longer and longer. Thanks for reading and following this blog. I’m aiming to post on here semi regularly whilst I’m in Germany to keep people updated on my happenings ect. I know some people have trouble commenting on these posts, but feel free to have a go if you want. I’m not sure if I’ll have a phone out there or not yet, probably will but may have a different number. I’ll put all my contact info on my facebook info page so you all to keep in touch *nudge nudge* ;)