Preparations

As I am beginning to prepare for my trip to Moldova, there are many things that have been consuming my time.  I have to balance many things throughout my days.  There is no limit to the surprises that life can throw at me.  As for right now, I have a packing list that gnaws at my ankles every waking hour.  Within that, I am still arranging my electronics and consequent accessories: laptop, camera, phone (unlocked), watch and media player.  Clothes are another issue.   Restrictions include: 1) finding clothes that can handwash well  2) finding clothes that can handle not being washed  3) finding cloths that will strong enough for cold weather  4) finding clothes that will not make me look like an imperialist American that hopes to make change without living the life of those that I hope to offer the opportunity for said change 5) of course, style and comfort.  I am sure that I am missing something, but I will find that out later in the form of an expected surprise.  Furthermore, there is a going away party that I am lightly involved in planning.  Actually, outside of inviting friends via Facebook, I am only being updated of the party plans as they are finalized.  My awesome friend Debbie is taking care of me proper in that respect.  Her house.  Her party.  Her birthday – May 14?  I have family parties every Saturday and Sunday until I leave.  That’s a lot of time to coordinate for my family while attempting to make time for my friends.  This does not even include what I have done to prepare myself  for  the most important issue yet… My Life in Moldova.

I will keep you posted.  For now, I will live with my head in the sand, head in the clouds, but definitely not on solid ground.