Packing!

I have spent the last few days packing and getting ready for my trip on Tuesday. My dad is going with me, and I am only allowed 3 suitcases! Although I have been pretty efficient, it is much different packing for a trip across the country rather than a 20 minute drive to Tempe. I am sure that I can survive without all of the stuff I bring with me to ASU, but it definitely feels weird to have to sort through to find what I really need. But that isn't nearly as difficult as packing for the fall and winter in D.C. I have never lived anywhere with seasons before, and I don't own any winter clothes. I have been on ski trips before, but I can't really go around D.C. in ski clothes in November. So for the past couple weeks, I have been looking around for things I need and have come up with what I think will be warm enough (and stylish enough) for a D.C. fall. I am extremely excited to spend time in D.C. and especially someplace with changing seasons!

Although I am leaving so soon, it has not quite sunk in with me just how much time I will be away from home, and just how much I will miss everyone in Arizona. Briana and my family (my mom especially) have all started getting sad and not wanting me to leave. Although I cannot imagine leaving them as well, it seems more like a week-long vacation in my mind than a semester away from everything I know. I just hope when it sets in, that it is not too hard of a hit to take.

I will keep you all updated on my first week in D.C. and all my orientation events once I get there! Thanks for reading :)

Kaleena