Here we go!

So I leave in just about 7 hours to start my trip to New Zealand and Samoa. It only took me all day of scrambling and repacking 3 times to get everything I need together - and under the weight/dimension requirements! I didn't think the airlines were that strict about it. But with my luck they are lol.

I calculated it, and I think I'll be traveling about 40 hours straight till we get to Kaikoura, New Zealand. And orientation starts the minute we land. Haha, sure hope they don't expect us to remember it. Still seems unreal that I'm actually going to New Zealand! How cool is that? :)

Anyway, I feel like I'm going on a 4 month long backpacking trip with everything they're having us take - internal frame backpack, thermal wear, waterproof gear, snorkeling gear, sleeping bag, etc. It's crazy how much stuff they actually want us to take - and fitting it all in a suitcase and a duffel bag is not the easiest in the world.

Feels weird not moving in to Westmont with everyone else. I miss Westmont and everyone down there. I should get internet access down there, but I don't know how often. I'll keep this updated as much as I can tho! :) I gotta get some sleep - I'm going to New Zealand in the morning!