After packing for the next four months in a backpack that weighs a mere 24.8 pounds, I have gained some new perspective on living simply. I like to pretend I'm going to be on some hardcore reality show like survivorman or Amazing Race where they look all awesome and rugged when they wear the same dirty clothes over and over again (I even put a tear in a few of my clothes just for the effect). One day maybe I'll pass on some of this newfound wisdom to all of you travelers and dorm room livers, pack rats, and those who desire their lives to look like the pages of RealSimple.
On a different note, I have information on my homestay in Granada! I will be living with a woman named Ana Soledad Ortega Chinchilla (yes, her last name is Chinchilla, like the rodent.), who was my friend Allyson's homestay madre last fall! Allyson loved her and said the apartment is in a great location. This is good news... it means I can check not being fed and having my toilet paper rationed off the list of things to worry about. I will also have a roommate, which will be especially good for the first few weeks (someone to share the awkward moments with...).
So, this is my last time writing from the U.S. I will hop on a plane tomorrow morning and soon enough I'll be in Santorini! On this, the eve of my departure, I leave you with a promise: I will return. And here are some reasons why...
Things I will come back to the United States for:
-cereal (specifically Special K with Red Berries)
-my bed
-mudsliding at Wake Forest
-the option to make my own food
-American football (Wake ranked 23, Bama ranked 24...)
-to wear my overalls (they didn't make the cut on the packing list, sadly)
-Christmas music on 96.5
-and of course to see all of you!
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okay. i am not prepared for you to be in greece right now. i am at wake. wishing you were here in mud covered overalls making your own food listening to christmas music (or maybe watching elf?) and singing to the music with various kitchen tools.
have fun, be careful, love you!
i want an update!!
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