Let the Countdown Begin!

T minus 5 days until departure.

As of today, I have purchased my final items for the upcoming adventure. Bag'n Baggage, while it may not be a stop of everyday Galleria shoppers, has an amazing selection of bags for any upcoming venture. Funny how simple items, like my new Kipling travel satchel, can put my mind at rest--at least for a good night's sleep.

Anxiety takes over me every so often as I think of the unknown and shenanigans that lie ahead of my five week journey across the incredible India. However, with constant reminders from friends and family of what a once in a life time and amazing journey this is, I find the strength to carry on.

MUST DO's before I embark:

Buy any and all Old Navy clothing. I think Old Navy secretly knew of SMU's India tour and had buyers bring in linen pants, boxy skirts and cargo capris. As my mom would say, I will look not unlike a Jehovah's Witness on my 30+ day trek.

Add an international phone plan. This was a pain in and of itself. Already I had the strange suspicion that texting and internet usage on my iPhone would be limited. What an understatement! 50 texts for the entire 5 weeks! Over $1/minute plan. Come on AT&T, I think you can do better than this.

Medications. Medications. Medications. I will not even go into this one due to the fact that I am probably taking more medicines than my grandmother on this trip (Sorry G-mama, but it's probably true).

The list goes on including a power adapter, poncho, DEET bug spray, sleepy-time sack and everything else a woman must have during a 5 week long stay!

So, let the countdown begin. Laugh, cry and live with me on this crazy adventure, and on August 4 welcome me home!

Enjoy!