precrastapacker...?

... but i've already started packing for haiti; four days ahead of time! it was, dare i say, not even stressful...? maybe because my packing usually consists of a hasty, last-minute attempt at matching the perfect outfit, the right shoes, the best accessories, etc. and maybe because i'm a little limited to both the quantity of what i can bring, but also to the 95-degrees-and-no-air-conditioning threshold of what is left in my closet. i've never had to dress summer-professional, or even summer-conservative, so that was a little tricky, but i think i managed to get all of my clothes pairing/packing out of the way tonight. (i'm really impressed in case you couldn't tell).

the non-clothing items (see picture on the right), are proving a little more tasking as i compile a list. fortunately, most of these things are small: toothpaste/toothbrush,

razors, deodorant, sunscreen and the like... but then there are the pesky pillow, sheet sets, and towels. but, if there's room, i'm bringing my robe. and no that's not up for debate. shared bathroom, shared living space, and not being able to wear shorts above the knees (read: i am taking my robe.)

cara took me out for a going away dinner tonight, and it made me realize how real this is. it's going to be so weird not living with her anymore. not going out to dinner, or watching house or grey's, or eating tons of chocolate. (ps. total deja vu right now as i sit her typing this on the couch watching the news. and that never happens. odd).

what i'm trying to get at, is life is about to change in so many ways. i think a lot is told just in when and how i say "i can't believe i'm going," or "i can't believe i'm leaving." i find myself using the two interchangeably, but my forefront feelings tend to denote which one becomes the current operative word.

this is all too insane. lots to be done, packing the clothes was not even half the battle. tackling this list is going to be difficult. but leaving so many people and so much i love?! let's just say its going to be a very long car ride to Florida.