Not that You Care, by M

But, I am almost completely packed. And it is my obsessive need to make lists of which I have mostly spared you lately... and gloriously my pack is really light, especially compared to when I did this in Turkey. I'm getting better! At saying no... though not completely. Let's be honest.

TO BUY
• Extra Memory cards
• Extra Battery
• CAMERA
• Fix Watch
• Burts Bee’s
• Cliff Bars
• Almonds
• Book on tape?

TO PACK
• Vaccination Cert
• Itinerary
• $300 LP+
• Money
• ID,STNT ID, AAA
• MP3 Player
• Journal
• Camera
• Water
• Charger, Memory Cards

• Alarm Clock (1)
• Sunglasses
• Calculator
• Duct Tape
o Nail kit: buff, cut
o Tweezers/Mirror
o ThickEucerin

• Knee braces’
• Ear plugs/hard
• Black travel Pillow
• Door Wedge
• CamelBak (dads)

• Amphibian Walk/Water
• Flipflops
• Bras
• 1 black tanktop


PACKED
Main Pack
• Pancho
• SwissArmyKnife
• Vaccum Bag
• Small Towel/Microfiber
• Jacket (fleece/wind)
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• Sunflower Seeds
• Jerky
• Gum
• Cliff Bars 12
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• 7 Underwear
• 3 Undersocks
• 6 Socks
• Mysterious feminine products
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• 1 White Skirt
• Red/Red Skirt
• Swimsuit
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• 1 Red Tanktop
• 5 Tops
(teal/blu/gren/blck/yllw)
• 1 LS-T Shirt O/N
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• Sleep Shorts
• Stretch Shorts
• Water Shorts
• 1 Stretch Pants
• 2 Cargo Pants
• 1 Stretch Capri
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• Travel Connect 4
• Cards
• Insect Repellent
• SPF 15 max

Emergency Kit
• Potable Aqua
• Emg Blanket
• Malariapills
• Leviquin 4 TD
• Ice packs
• Thermometers
• Dramamine
• Bandaids
• Anti-Inflammation patches
• Other…


Toilettries
• Deodorant
• Detergent
• Tissues
• Shaving Gel
• Face/Body Wipes
• 4 disposable razors
• Liquid Soap/scrub
• Floss
• Paste
• Toothbrush
• Shampoo/Conditioner
• Brush
• Sewing Kit/Safety Pins
• Eucerin


PACKED DAY BAG
o Blister kit (check it)
o Advil
o Hand Sanitizer
o Sun hat
o Ginger pills
o Flashlight
o Zip-tie Locks
o 1 Underwear
o 1 pair socks
o 1 longsleeve top
o Gum
o Pens
o Mirror PlaneTix
o Passport
o Insurance proof
o Bandana
o Business cards
o Toilet Paper
o Compressed Water Spray
o 4 TourGuide Docs
o Gloss
o Soft EarPlugs
o Money Belt

The Right Kind of Day or 3:3:3

Went with Mom down to my favorite beaching place an hour south of here, which is north.


We arrived at the sandy golden fair playground with its epic and inviting waters- almost warm, but clear and calm. We saw dolphins and pelicans dive bombing the water and people swimming and sailing and a fresh breeze and it was all just to die for idyllic. I only imagined a few times getting eaten by a shark, but still felt mostly like a fat seal the entire time, which then after i ate and then went back to swim, i felt like a seasick seal, and that is just beyond completely lame. However, we peresevered and mom even joined me in the water and it was just very nice to have company for once since I don't think since high school have I known people that like to play in the water like I do. And I don't even consider myself dedicated.

So the day rushes by in a mostly brilliant haze except for the reddish tint on my face and the sand in my lady parts and we made it to the outlet mall where I found 2 skirts for $20total and a teal shirt. Color of the ocean- Fan-tastic. Having had my fill of corndogs and nakedjuice mango I slumped into my car seat and made my way home.

And then I saw it:
3 months. 3 wks. 3 days.

Until THE TRIP.
Totally, totally excited...

Which in its own idyllic right deserves its updates:

Things still to do: final Hep A/B shot
Things to find: Money... can my work raise come thru and help make things even better?!
Things to buy: shoes, bras, daypack, shorts, couple shirts, memory cards, camera?, (list to be published later when more completish)
Things recently searched for: jacket, day pack. Results: failed.
Things needed to be read: travel books.

PURCHASED

Well, quel surpris, surpris! I did the unthinkable. After 3 years of hems/haws, wistful sighs and pouty lips I put a deposit down, bought travel insurance and put a plane ticket on hold. HOLY CRAP. Now I may need to get a little parttime/worknights/weekends gig to not completely devestate my creditcard paying down progress but phew. Here I go!

Central America: Antigua, Copan, Granada, Ometepe, Monteverde, San Jose... basically 28 days and 4 countries. Rainforests, ruins, volcanos, beaches... I don't now if it can possibly live up to any of that at all really, except for the inevitable fact that those places actually exist. But here's to hoping for a goodtime no matter what may come. You all are welcome to join me!

http://www.gapadventures.com/tour/cgas
oh and it's like 7 months away. so pllleeennty of time! and at christmas and newyears... um.