Twas the night before staging

Alright that its! It's time! My flight it tomorrow at 4 and I should be getting into Philly at 5ish. I was playing with the video on my camera and I made a little something for everyone who reads this (hi mom!).


(Sorry about the Um's)

Anyway I have magically managed to pack everything with amazing ease. I'm honestly in shock. I'm bringing with me checked bags (One LARGE pack and a smallish duffel) and I'm carrying on my day pack and my largest purse.


So what do you pack for 2 years in Africa? If you are me...

Luggage –

• Osprey Ariel 75 Pack (4200 cu in) - checked
• Mid-sized Red Duffel Bag - checked
• Day pack (2000 cu in) – carry on

Clothing –

• Dress shirt long sleeve x 1
• Casual/dressy Tops x 5
• Tank tops x 5
• Knee Length Shorts x 1
• Dresses x 2
• Jeans x 1
• Skirts x 5
• T-shirts x 3
• PJ pants x 3
• Sleep shorts x 3
• Sweather/shawl x 2
• Columbia Rain Jacket x 1
• Rain Suit x 2
• Work out shorts (I always wear shorts under skirts) x 4
• Work out pants x 2
• Leggings x 4
• Socks x 5-10
• Underwear x10-15
• Bras x 4
• Sports Bras x 2

• Hiking lo-top shoes x 1
• Chaco sandals x 2
• Dressy Flats x 1
• Running shoes x 1
• Dress boots x 1 (Wearing)

Toiletries -

• Tweezers
• Nail Clippers
• Nail File
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Body Wash
• Lotion
• Hand Salve
• Deodorant
  

• Razor and extra blades
• Hand Sanitizer
  
• Baby Wipes
  
• Diva cup

Camping Gear -

• Nalgenes x3
• Camelbak Reservoir
• Mamont Limelight 2p Tent
• Kelty Cosmic 35 sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• Head Lamp
• Sea to Summit Towel
• Leather Man Tool
• Backup multitool
• Hobotool (best thing ever)

Useful Electronics -

• Olympus Stylus Tough Camera (Point and Shoot)
• Cannon Rebel xti (SLR)
• KINDLE!!! (I’m in love with this thing)
• Solio Solar Charger
• Adapters

Books -

• Globetrotter Guide to Zambia
• Dead Aid: How there is a better way for Africa
• 20 Kindle books

Educational Supplies -

• Phonics, Word, Number, Color & etc, Flash Cards
• Everything New Teacher Book
• Painless - Grammar Writing and Spelling (half for myself and half for teaching haha)
• Websters misspeller's dictionary (you have no idea how much I need this...)
• Pocket dictionary and thesaurus
• Literacy and the Arts for the Integrated Classroom
• Instruction for all Students
• LARGE world map

Fun Things -

• Duncan Yo-yo
• 5 Blank Travel Journals (Haha my friends know me very well…)
• Address Book
  

Last Min Things –

• Can opener
• Duct Tape
• Stationary
• Envelopes
• Sewing kit