In the days winding down to my departure I had to start saying goodbyes and making final preparations for the experiences. First the preparations. I got travelers checks, which was interesting because the AAA agent thought that I had taken my mothers drivers license and check to buy them, but after some phone calls I got them. I also had to get a way to have a phone. This meant either dealing with AT&T to unlock my phone, using one of our old phones or buying a new one. AT&T was not very helpful with this endeavor, not many of the employees knew anything about it. I eventually (the day before leaving) got the unlock code.
Other shopping trips were also taken for last minute things like socks, and the most essential thing, muffins from Sam’s Club.
I packed up all of my stuff, and cleaned up around the house. Somehow I am going to have to live for 4.5 months off of 2 suitcases and some carry-on bags.
Goodbyes:
For the end of winter break I went skiing with all of my friends, and then stayed at a friends cabin. I went out to dinner with Courtney’s family at Green Mill, which was very nice. My mom also made red-pepper pasta for me at home for a goodbye dinner as well as some very healthy cheese and chocolate fondues. It was nice having a home cooked meal, and I am guessing that I will miss that. My mom also took me and then me and Courtney out for Sushi.
I had a sad goodbye with Courtney the night before leaving, because we chose for her not to accompany my mom and sister to the airport, but we have promised to send each other packages often.
I said goodbye to my dad (and the cats, and Harley) the morning I left because he had chosen not to accompany us to the airport, and then at the early hour of 5 am my mom, my sister, and I headed for the airport.
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