Erin (and the rest of the Looney's) Go Abroad

Tomorrow the Looneys are leaving for Ireland. Two weeks filled with family, Guiness, green, Guiness, ocean, Guiness, fish, Guiness, music and sheep. Can't wait!

I'm in the final stages of packing which for those of you who know me well, be impressed because I'm just at 24 hours before departure. See...

I even have all the things for my carry-on ready to go too. My parents are in shock I'm sure. I hope this isn't some new extra-anal side of me coming through and instead just the fact that I've had some time to actually it since summer vacation started last week.

Packing for a two week trip to Ireland in June isn't too hard. The weather's pretty mild (60s for highs, 40s for lows, possible rain) and actually has helped me to think more about Brazil but my goodness still all the stuff to get. This is a picture of the current Brazil pile of stuff. Mostly teaching materials (aka "stuff"). From post-it notes, rulers, baggies, tons of books, markers and of course my notebooks. These are the beginnings of it.

Ug! That makes me feel a little overwhelmed. I don't think I should have looked at it, let alone take a picture of the mess. Please note it (the mess) was it was all in the clear box, I was on the hunt for a key.

One of my favorite new toys that I got for my birthday (thanks again Mom and Dad) for my move is an ipod deck/speaker. Love it! I can't get enough of it. And am looking forward to enjoying it in Ireland too. See even Buddha likes it!

My least favorite packing item has been an arsenal of first aid for my ankle. Most of you know I bit it on my last day of school wearing super cute new shoes. Some of you said you were going to find ways to keep me here, I guess you've succeeded. Thanks a lot!

So back to the packing. Things I've included: first aid kit filled with band-aids for the freezer burn/floor burn on it, wrap, ankle support brace, Icy Hot, bottle of ibuprofen...think that's it.

Once a klutz, always a klutz. It wouldn't be a trip abroad unless I injured myself before or during. Glad I got it out of the way and that I'm going to a country where Guiness is on the menu and I know will help my ankle instanteously feel better.