Friday, July 31, 2015

Less than a Month


So I have less than one month to get all my ducks in a row.

My friend is throwing me a go away party tomorrow.
I have the ROSS new student social tomorrow also.
I turn in my Visa Application today (a little late).


I still need...
   - lease an apartment
   - get my supplies
   - consolidate my crap that is staying in the US.
   - Get J set up with school and dance supplies
 

I am looking forward to the last week between work and leaving.
  - I am going to try and do something fun with my little one.
  - I am going to try and read as many novels as I can.
  - I am going to Binge watch as many shows as I can.


I don't really have any major emotions at this time like Fear or Excitement.  But I am also pretty level headed and laid back.  But I am sure a few days before I take off I am going to have crazy waves of feelings going to through me.


* I also noticed that a post I updated for a few months ago showed up as if I posted it yesterday.  Not sure why. But its an old post.

Sunday, July 5, 2015

So much to do, so little time...

I have so many things I need to do to get ready to leave in 2 months.  

Belongings...
I have decided to get rid of my storage to help cut some cost.   I have started to go through it but still have a lot of things left and 5 days to clear it out.

Its a bit challenging finding the right amount to get rid of vs. try to store at my moms vs. take with me vs. let J take with her.  I have decided no more than two travel buckets at my moms.  And no clothes or crap.  Only family stuff that can not be replaced. 

I can take 3 bags <= 50lbs so I need to define what that looks like.

And I need to think out J's cloths and stuff for her move. 


Visa Application
I need to complete my medical clearance for my visa application.
I believe I have completed all the necessary testing and immunizations but I need to gather all the results and take them to physician to sign off. 

I also need to get my criminal background check from the police department.

Island Stuff
I still need to lease an apartment on the island, which will probably have to wait 3 weeks for my paycheck after next.
I need to have my Fin-Aid stuff completed. I think have done all I can from my end.  Like completed FAFSA, loan Counseling, & MPN.
I am just waiting for the school to process and tell me my next steps.  I will probably call on Tuesday to see if they have everything they need from me.

I need to look into to what additional books and supplies I need.  I was reading you can get a lot from students who are selling stuff on they way off the island. 

Kid Stuff
- I need to get the temporary guardianship completed and notarized.
- Need to get her school contact info changed over.
- Need to get medical insurance dependant info set up once the school has me enrolled in insurance.
- Need to get her belongings organized and then get her moved in to her new place.
- Need to plan a fun get away for our last week before school starts. 

Shopping. 
I need to do some shopping for myself and for J.
Green Scrubs
Toiletries
School uniforms
etc... 

Well I guess I should stop writing about it and start making it happen...