Monday, June 15, 2009

Preparing to embark!

So, only about 46 days until I'm off! I still have so much to do to prepare and gather together. I need to buy luggage next. My to do list and to get list is kind of scaring me but it will get done slowly but surely.

Go to Dentist
Go to Doctor for last check up
Get year supply of contacts
Good flashlight
Figure out how to use Skype
Copy important documents
Find some really good roach killer
Water purifyer tablets
Bugspray
Batteries
Dryer sheets
A decent pair of sunglasses
Sunscreen!! Equator rays? yikes! my last burn was very unpleasant.
Print pictures of family and such
Some comfy shoes that are inbetween flipflops and sneakers
Ziplock bags
2 Giant Suitcases
First aid kit with all the essentials
Maybe some gifts for the people I'll meet
Finish finding skirts
Make a book of recipes to bring
Familiar spices for cooking
Sewing kit
A better alarm clock
Calling cards for internet
Hair things
Gladware

This is only a start. I think I need to go to Costco. How will I ever fit everything in my bags? I need to think, 'minimalist.'


Also, my address on the island will be

Katherine Miller
Yap SDA School
P O Box 700
Colonia, Yap FSM 96943

Advice for shipping stuff: Get a flat rate box and ship by priority mail. It'll get here faster and you can fit a lot more stuff in the box for the weight.

The next post will probably be right before I leave in July.

4 comments:

  1. Hi Katherine,

    The blog looks great. Sounds like you have a lot on your plate before you go. I saw the picture of the island, it looks beautiful. Sounds like you have some good plans. I like the bookmark idea for your students. I will look forward to your updates. Can you receive gifts while you are there?

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  2. I'm so excited for you Katherine!! I know you'll have the best experience of your life...God will use you in ways you never even knew were possible. Miss you!

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  3. Yeah, I can recieve any type of mail I'm guessing. I can't wait to tell everyone all of the stuff that will happen over there! :)

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  4. Hey! I'm excited to keep reading your blog! I have a suggestion for flip/shoes they're called RocSocs. I got some when I went to Egypt and they were great to use! I found them at Fleet Farm. Hope you get everything done with plenty of time before you leave!!

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