Down to the final week!

I'm so excited! I have that underlying feeling of nervousness that I assume is normal but overall I'm extremely excited. I don't think it will feel real until I'm at RIC waiting for my flight. Honestly the airport is the biggest concern for me. I found someone who will be on the same flight as me out of Chicago though so hopefully if we're there for any amount of time I can just call her and we can hangout - two minds are better than one.
Had a great going away party, thank you everyone who came! It was fabulous. I have enough left over food to last until I come back in December though :p
Leaving RIC at 11:40
Leaving Chicaco at 2:00
Arriving in Iowa at 3:00
:) there's a two hour flight between Chicago and Iowa, mind blowing that I'll be in another timezone.
Here's hoping everything I've ordered online arrives before I leave! I ordered a vera bradley and a book!
Yesterday I shipped a package out there with liquids I didn't want to pack, should be there by Thursday...hope they're ready for me!

That's what my duffle looks like; a little sad lookin' if you ask me, but ohwell gets the job done. It's huge! I opened it up and I'm pretty sure a child could fit in there haha. Maybe I WILL pack Oliver up and take him! :p I'm kidding, but I am excited to start packing! Everything has basically been in a corner in my room for a few weeks now.

28 days...

It's getting crazy how close the day is coming! I'm so excited, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little worried. I am as prepared as one can be though so I have no reason to be. I'm compiled a packing list that I feel is complete but I've been comparing it with others just to reassure myself.
Here's the list (edited 1/25/2013):

Shipping: shampoo, bodywash, lufa, shower cady, shoe inserts, laundry detergent/sheets, tooth paste, phone charger, lotion, razors, extra camera battery
deoderant
Carry on: phone charger, phone, camera charger, camera, tooth brush, calling card, hair ties, stamps, paperwork, water bottle
Duffle: shoes, closet organizer, laundry bag, 8 pairs of socks, 8 pairs of undies, white cami, 2 sports bras (will pack more), 3 long sleeve black shirts, pink long sleeve, yellow short sleeve, tooth brush, toothpaste, deoderant, shampoo, body wash, lotion, padlock, 3 towels, robe PJs, 1 pair glove lingers, flip flops, pens, razor, baby powder, small locking box

Here's hoping that's good! I'm shipping some things out there instead of packing them, like the detergent. I'm only doing this because I'm worried it'll leak on my clothes. I should be getting my ticket information in a couple weeks, and also my duffle. I'm more anxious about the bag than anything! Once I get that I think I'll feel a lot better. I will have an address out there where you can mail me things, write me whatever...I'll post that sometime before I go. I'll have my phone and access to the internet and skype also so no worries, we'll find one way or another to keep in touch. 

edited 1/25/13 - I have boxed up everything! Mostly packed, just have to wait to pack some clothes I wear daily. Ten days until I leave! Should have my flight info by tonight.