I did it. I finally did it. After a good month of deciding and then not deciding to get a frame pack (those big backpacks people use for hiking trips), this morning I ordered a black High Sierra 45L. It should arrive between August 6 -12.
For a long time, I couldn't decide what travel equipment would serve me simply and comfortably on my two year long trip to the DR. I thought, "Big roller luggages? Too big and heavy!... Small roller luggages?...not big enough!... big Framepack?... Too expensive!...Duffel bags?...Too much hassle..." You get the picture...
But alas, after all of the mental confusion, I finally got my stuff together. My luggage goes as follows: 1 framepack, 1 medium sized roller luggage, and 1 everyday- style back pack (thanks Chris!) Now all I have to do is get a real move on the packing. I have already begun to select the clothes that I will bring with me, but that in itself quite the process. A part of me wants to bring 4 or 5 bottoms and 6 or 7 tops and call it a day, but another part of me wants to brings so much more! I have a plan though. Each day I am going to go over my current pile of potential peace corps attire, and weed out the pieces that will stay nice and unworn here in NYC.
The frame pack that will assist me with my travel needs in the DR.-the haircut
Females know what I am talking about when I say, maintaining hair is a job that requires time and effort. During my service, I would like to minimize the amount of time and effort devoted to my hair as much as possible and that is why a few days ago, I asked my mom to cut it. Now I wash it, put on some frizz-ease, and 10 minutes later I am all done. Not to mention my head feels so much lighter and cooler :)
