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brown paper packages tied up with strings…

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Well, they’re more like padded envelopes and cardboard boxes delivered by FedEx, but you know what I mean. Bottom line, I’m starting to get all sorts of fun packages in the mail, which makes me that much more excited for my trip!

A few days ago, my beautiful Deuter Quantum pack came. I did a ton of research and spent lots of time in Sports Chalet trying out packs, and finally settled on this baby, and I think she’s perfect. I have also figured out the perfect name for her: Dora. (Short for Dora the Explorer, clearly.) Fitting, no?

I also got my handy dandy headlamp – hence the photoshoot to your right. I learned my lesson that reading in bed with a flashlight sucks back in 5th grade, but I had since forgotten, and was reminded in reading many world travel blogs that headlights are essential. I also purchased an amazing surge protector strip with two USB cable outlets and a swiveling master wall plug — I’m betting this baby will ensure I make friends with anyone in my hostel rooms. My quick dry (and very thin) travel towel also arrived via Zappos, and though I’m not sure I’m quite psyched about using a fake towel for 3 months, I guess I’ll get used to it!

Still to come is my new (green!) iPod nano, which I got for free with my credit card points — woohoo Capital One!

I’ve done several CVS runs, and slowly but surely whittled down my packing list and raided my Mom’s closet — re-claiming an old sarong of mine to use as a blanket/skirt/beach towel, finding the perfect sized bags to fit all my cosmetics and electronics, and borrowing some t-shirts that will match everything I’m bringing. I can’t believe the countdown is 10 days!o

My last goal is to find a fun object to take on my travels and take pictures of/with at fun spots. My mom has a fun collection of rubber ducks, so I was thinking about those, but I’m open to suggestions — comment and help me brainstorm!