remember that two week trip i’m taking to berlin? yeah, that’s happening THIS FRIDAY.

it definitely kind of sneaked up on us and i do not feel prepared at all. normally i’d be on draft #5 of my packing list, but i’m just now beginning to think about the fact that i really need a few more pair of matching socks. add in the length of time (two full weeks is the longest i’ve ever been abroad…and away from my dog), the fact that i’ll be taking a class (will it be hard? will i make friends? do i have enough pens?) and alone for some of the time (bobby is taking some side trips to poland)…i’m a bit stressed.

but i know that once i’m through security, listen to the sound of airplanes taking off (possibly order a cocktail or two), i will be excited, and that familiar tingle of anticipation will set in. i will be more than ready to go. do. see. to ring in the new year in a new country, with new experiences, learning a different culture.

guess i need to start learning how to count in german…backwards!