Okay, so the program starts on the 1^st, and I need to arrive the 30^th. Easy enough, and I don't even have to book my flight for a couple weeks.

Okay, so I guess I need to book my flight now. Ugh, I don't know what I'm doing, and everything is so expensive. This deal looks good. I'm even saving a couple hundred, this way. Cool, and…. done.

Wait, a 20-hour layover….um, I guess there's no turning back now.

So, I know I can't change or get a refund for this flight, but maybe I'll just get a hotel room while I'm there. At least so I don't have to sleep in the airport.

Actually, the more I think about it, I could probably just stay awake. These room prices aren't looking too good, and I'm already a night owl. It'll be fine.

Alright, about a week out now. Is my suitcase too big? Should I just buy a new, nice one? There's this one that I really want…but I'm sure it'll be fine.

A few days more. I should probably double check the baggage requirements, just to be safe. Yeah, I think it's fine. I've never had to pack based on linear inches sizing before.

I never knew traveling meant this much research, work, and planning.

Oh, well. It'll work out.

Hmm, I wonder if I was supposed to get tickets yet. I have the itinerary. Oh, here it says electronic ticket. So, I just print this off? That's a little concerning. Would've felt a little more confident with the tickets in hand….

Now that I've got all that handled, what am I going to do about my phone? Should I buy an international plan? Ooh, that's pricey. I'll probably just take out the sim or something. Maybe also buy a local temporary one there?

I wonder if anyone else is feeling this stressed. Is there always this much to remember and do? I've always loved the idea of traveling, but man is it harder than just jumping on a plane.

2 days out. Still not packed.

1 day out. Still not packed. But I did get to see my friends again before I leave, that's a plus.

Quick run to the store. Outlet adapter? Check. Luggage scale? Sure. Luggage Tag? That seems like a good idea.

Was deciding to work right up until I leave a good decision or a bad one? I can't decide, but I can't wait to see it in my account after I'm over there.

Should I have ordered more currency? How much am I going to need? How much am I going to spend?

Why did I think I knew what I was doing?

The suitcase is still empty…I mean, I should just wait til the night before we leave to pack. That way, I have everything available and I can really think it through.

At least that's what I'm going to tell myself.

Why is it just now hitting me that I'm going to be gone for a month? As in, weeks. Plural. Get ready for the culture shock in 3,2,1…