Two Weeks to Go!

Well, actually two and a half weeks and do I need every one of those days! Some complications with the closing on my house so hopefully we will have good news that it is going to happen at the end of next week. Meanwhile, I pack and pack; my house is unrecognizable, with boxes and furniture pilled everywhere, including my front porch. Amy has been here to help for two weekends and Josh is coming next week and we are trying to find Rachel a reasonable-priced ticket to come to Portland before I leave. Jody and Gail gave me a wonderful going-in-the-Peace Corps party. Friends arrived with art supplies for me to use in Vanuatu. My feelings range from absolute panic to total excitement to disbelief that I am really doing this! When I want a break, I have fun arranging and rearranging what I am going to include in my mere 80 pounds that I am allowed to bring. Clothes, shoes, books, gifts, art and teaching supplies...I am most likely way over my limit but afraid to get out the scales!!