Saying goodbye is the hardest part

Over these past few days, it feels like the doctors told me I had a
week to live,so I've been rushing around trying to say goodbye to
everyone before I pass away.

Fortunately, I'm not passing away, just going away for a couple of
months. I've been ignoring the reality that I really will be gone in just
one short day, but i'm finally having to accept it and letting it soak in
as I realize these are the last times I'll be able to enjoy all the
comforts of life that I've gotten used to over here.

On one end, I find it enthralling that I will have to completely rebuild
my life structure in Italy, it will be a chance to have some new and
challenging experiences. Meet new people, go to new places, eat new
food, hear new music. But its still a bit scary to have to fit all you can
into a backpack and leave everything else that you've become
accustomed to behind.

My anxiousness is seeping its way into my dreams. I had several
dreams last night that all had something to do with either something
happening that prevented me from going to Rome, or I forgot/lost
something extremely important which completely ruined the trip.
But my dreams are always far fetched and outlandish, so I'm not too worried.

23 hours, 9 minutes.

Laptop is in!

My laptop came in. Even though they didn't fully assemble it right(one of the back panels was halfway on, not really sure why) and I had to fix it, it works spectacularly.

Still waiting on financial aid though. They said that my verification somehow "slipped through the cracks" but that I should be awarded my money sometime next week.

I hope so, kinda need it.

t-12 days and counting

Well, I've accomplished more of my goals,
I'm feeling less nervous about rome now.

I got the backpack that will hold all the stuff,
Got my seats picked on my flight,
Got my laptop ordered,
Got my apartment situation figured out,
Found the train to take to get to my apartment from the airport.
And most importantly, Got a ton of money to spend over there.

Might have to go muscle financial aid around, they messed up
my financial profile, got some more money due that they aint
coffed up yet. I'll tell them about all the sicilian buddies I'm
going to make while I'm in Italy, they'll shape up quick.

Real quick.

T- 30 days and counting

30 days to pack up some belongings and supplies, and make sure everything I leave behind is safe.

I've still got to decide on what luggage I want to use, if I want to use a simple bag, or go get a good hiking backpack.
Still need to decide on which laptop I want to get.
Still need to pack up everything I'm not taking with me.
Still need to pack up everything I am taking with me.

I have a feeling this is going to be a long month, but that it wont be long enough.