I couldn’t do it. Honestly. I couldn’t! I tried! I tried FOUR times to pack for this trip and it was impossible. It was so overwhelming and I couldn’t compartmentalize and I couldn’t calm down. It was so frustrating. 

I had everything ready. I had bought all of the right things. All of the right gear. I was READY. I thought. Ohhhhhh I was so wrong. How do you pack for TWO YEARS???? 

I ended up calling my sister. My older sister is so good at organizing. Also, it isn’t her two years so she was able to look at the bigger picture. It wasn’t emotional for her. I know that having me leave was emotional but packing wasn’t and so she was able to organize and pack in a way that I COULD NOT. 

She packed me up and I got through with everything under weight and no extra fees. It was a miracle. Truly. So grateful. 

I’m pretty sure that I have forgotten things and 50lbs in a backpack is not fun to carry on your back. However, I know I have the things I NEED and I know that everything is where I need it to be.