Hello. My name is Bethany, and I have become a Packrat.
Have you ever tried to pack your entire life into two small suitcases?
If you haven't, don't try it.
I'm not sure why this whole packing thing seemed like an easy task in my head, but I was clearly delusional. Things that I thought were mere essentials are spilling over the top of my bags, casualties of what I like to call "Tiny Suitcase Syndrome." Why must my bags be so small?? I have never been one to bring a bunch of crap on trips--even when I moved to college, I had a shockingly small amount of stuff (I swear, ask my freshman roommate if you don't believe me!), yet my beloved possessions are just too much for this minuscule luggage. But I'm not going to succumb and add another suitcase--I won't do it! Part of this whole study abroad experience is to push yourself, to face new challenges, right? I guess my first challenge will be deciding what my true essentials are. I suppose I can sacrifice some of my cuter clothes...the Kiwis will just think I'm some American neanderthal in yoga pants and an oversized plaid. Oh, well. At least I'll be a neanderthal in one of the most beautiful settings in the world.
Oh God.
I haven't even tried to shove my hiking boots in yet.
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