50 days from today... Where will you be?

As I drove home from work today I began thinking about all the things I needed to do in the next 50 days. 

• Plan 2 TLC camping trips

• Shop for said trips (spending as close to $600 for each trip)

• Get a new Epi-Pen (mine has expired)

• Make appointment for vaccinations

• Raise more money (thank you to everyone who has generously already donated)

• Figure out how to pack for a 5 week trip in one suitcase

• Get into shape (personal goal, not really related to South Africa, but still on my mind)

• Finish school strong

• Complete all IEPs before June 1

• Write senior recommendations

• Host a yard sale (with proceeds going towards my trip expenses)

• Attend Pampered Chef Fundraiser that my mom and Jen Fellows are hosting

• Hike… (I can’t give this up, no matter how busy I get)

• Attend a Red Sox game (spring doesn’t feel like spring until you have been to Fenway)

• Participate in the Dynamic Dirt Challenge  (Brook Tough is the defending third place champions… Dianna & Jenn, we’ll rock this event).

• Summer League Draft

• Countless birthdays to plan for & celebrate

• Pay bills ahead so I don’t have to stress while I am gone

• Creating lesson plans for the next 6 weeks that keep kids engaged as the weather gets nicer.

At times I get overwhelmed by what is left to do before I leave… and then I begin to think about the amazing experience I am about to have and get so excited.  My list seems more manageable when I keep in mind that I have been given an opportunity that many people will never have.  I am so grateful… and am truly looking forward for his adventure.