As I was packing today, my best friend since 4th grade (and a newly wed!), Rosa Martin-Walker, wrote down everything that I've packed for the next two years. So kind of her, look how helpful she's being! Note, she likes the way 'a' sounds rather than '1'.
clothes
a down coat
a hoodie
a sweater/jacket
a rain jacket
a beanie
a scarf
2 pairs of jeans
a pair of black slacks
3 long skirts
3 knee-length skirts
a dress
5 pairs of shorts
a pair of sweat pants
4 pairs of tights
4 long-sleeved shirts
4 sweaters
3 long-sleeved button up shirts
5 t-shirts
4 short-sleeved shirts
4 short-sleeved button up shirts
3 under shirts
swim suit
3 bras
7 sports bras
23 pairs of underwear
16 pairs of socks
2 towels
a traveler’s towel
belt
2 necklaces
hygiene
shampoo/conditioner
Dr. Brownner’s Magic Fair Trade Soap- Lavender
Face wash
Tooth paste
Tooth Brush and case
A spare tooth brush
2 deodorants
Tampons/pads
a razor
razor blades
eye stuff
Contact solution
6 months of contacts
2 contact cases
eye drops
two pairs of glasses with cases
hair things
2 chap sticks
bobby pins
hair ties
a comb
germx
sewing kit
safety pins
tape measure
leather men
hemp/thread
needles
seam ripper
pins
duck tape
medicine kit
vitamins
Midol
Tylenol
Imodium
ex-lax
Tiger Balm
First Aid Kit
art supplies
2 paint brushes
2 pencils
a pencil sharpener
3 tubes of water color
eraser
super glue
xacto knife
books (more to be mailed)
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
July’s People by Nadine Gordimer
miscellaneous
2 journals
A blank notebook
Pictures from home
World map
Texas map
Passport
Texas Post Cards
Peace Corps Files
Baggage Locks
Rosary Beads
Wallet
Water Bottle
Extra Zip-Loc bags
Playing Cards (AMERICA)
electronics
Computer/charger
Cell Phone/charger
Ipod/charger
Camera/Battery Charger
An extra memory card
A memory card (in camera)
Camera case
External Hard Drive
2 flash drives
A memory card reader
Head light
bags
A tote bag
A messenger bag
A day pack
Large Backpack
I really enjoyed packing but I'm glad it's done! I've also really enjoyed spending time at home with my family and friends. I'm going to miss everyone so much.
