Packing Day

Keep going ... plugging along, but it's not going very well. I have coaching this morning at 6 am - only time that was available two weeks ago and I figured why not. When you get an early time, you get a coach in Europe. Based I her name, I expect she's German. It's interesting to be coached by someone from a different country and culture. 

I went to the library yesterday and left a rock in the poetry garden. There are lots of painted rocks along the little paths. I'm not sure if it'll stay. If it does, I might add a few more this winter.

Little lion looks so tiny,
but the other rocks are really big.

Today is packing day and I'm dreading it. I think it's because I don't know what to wear. I'm gone from Friday-Friday and that's a long trip with lots of different clothes needs this time of year. I also have a lot going on today that couldn't be done ahead so it's going to be a full day. I've already pre-packed a few pesky bits, but that feels like the tip of the iceberg. 

I need to take the 45 minute drive to Trader Joe's because turkeys are out today. If I wait until I get back, they might be gone. I also need to water all my plants - timing as close to leaving as possible because I'm gone for a full week. Taking Duke for a run at the park too. And I need last minute gas run after Trader Joe's. I have to cook up food for tomorrow too. Eek -- lots (!!)

And do a full (over)pack. I suck at packing and it's probably my least favorite task. One of those pet peeves or weird things people hate. I'm not sure why it's so much drama for me, but it's always been a massive dread and takes FOREVER. Thankfully, I'm driving so I can overpack as much as I want. 

And last, but never least - TRAVEL ANXIETY. Hello, old pal. The unknown. Even though I know a lot about this trip, there's enough unknown that I'm stressing. 

The bright side is I knew this was coming (does every trip) and I still plan trips. I still hold plans. I've never let it sidetrack me from traveling. 

I'm trying to decide if I should get coaching on THIS or some family issues (mother) rearing its head. I have 15 minutes to decided. Best go get dressed. Later gators.