"Do not take a big trunk full of all the things you don't need." Etiquette. 1922

Ten to one Emily never had to pack for a mission trip on the other side of the world. I'm a home body, but every now and then I'll have a month or so of traveling every weekend. Ususally jet-setting off to chic places like Columbia, Atlanta, or various Christian retreat camps. I've become adept at tossing things into a bag and leaving on a moment's notice. However, I think I may have bitten off a little more than I can chew this summer. Here's the rundown:

Got back from Durham a week ago. Leaving for Columbia Thursday. Back Saturday. Atlanta Sunday to Monday. Manila...yeah, Manila...the following Monday. Get back from Manila with one day to unpack, clean clothes, kiss some babies, repack and head to NC for *hopefully* some R&R.

Are you exhausted? I am. And, to top it off, in true LOL form I have told everyone that my schedule is wide open because I won't be babysitting. Hence, I have volunteered at church, committed to dinners and lunches almost every day next week and told a boy I would cook for him. Why do I do this to me!?! You may want to stop by my apartment at some point to make sure I'm not sitting in a pile of shoes crying helplessly as I look on at a suitcase that won't zip up. Bring...um...chocolate milk* just in case.

Fondest Regards,

The Lady