A photo I snapped of a mural I found on the side of a building in Rio de Janiero, Brazil last time I was there! |
- ensuring that my airfare and tickets were paid for and covered (A BIG thanks to those of you that assisted me in accomplishing that!!)
- ensuring that my passport and visa were up to date.
- making photocopies of my important life documents, passport, and contents in my wallet to bring with me...just in case.
- Alerting my bank that I will be leaving the country for a time.
- purchasing the proper converters and adapters for the corresponding power outlets so I'll have no problem charging my electronic devices.
- downloaded helpful apps that allow me to communicate amongst my friends internationally free of charge like Whatsapp and Skype.
- purchasing the perfect sized, lightweight, paperback journal to keep record of all the exciting adventures I will be going on.
- ensuring that I get a good dose of vitamins and minerals into my system to boost my immune system to handle the rigorous schedule ahead of me, and for combating against the increased amount of germs I will be exposed to on the planes and elsewhere.
- Making sure the bills are all paid and that my house is in good hands.
- & PACKING!
- Firstly I figure out what the time frame for my trip is and look up the weather for each day. I like to calculate an average temperature. I love using Accuweather.com because they provide an excellent extended forecast.
- I consider what activities I will be doing each day, keeping tallies under categories, and then I begin to pack; throwing the appropriate style of clothes into according piles.
- I usually pick out my shoes first. Shoes can easily determine the outfits I throw together.
- From there, I pick for the piles a few pair of pants and my favorite mix and matchable tops. I try to make sure that the articles of clothing I choose can be "multi-purpose"; suitable for more than one planned activity.
- lastly, I coordinate accessories; the finishing touch to any outfit! I choose earrings and necklaces that can be "multi-purpose"; suitable for more than just one outfit. You can't go wrong with diamonds and pearls!
- If a weight limit is required, and paring down your items is necessary, I just use the painful process of elimination. I always make an "honorable mention" pile just in case things change.
- two books and a kindle
- underwears
- a couple of camisoles
- 5 pair of socks
- a light scarf (a must!)
- 1 swimsuit
- vitamins, Vicks vapor rub, and thieves essential oil ^_^
- 1 maxi shirt
- 2 dresses
- 1 pair of yoga pants
- 2 pairs of skinny jeans
- 1 pair of gaucho pants
- 2 long sleeve shirts
- 1 crocheted tunic
- 1 plaid button up
- 3 tanks
- 1 t-shirts
- 2 V-necks
- 4 blouses
- 4 tights
- 4 leotards
- 1 pair of workout shorts
My dresses, skirt, and tops folded into one compact pile! |
*I am carrying onto the plane 1 cardigan and a light-weight jacket.
" Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit "
Matthew 28:19
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