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.

Sometimes you have to remind yourself.

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...

Ross it is..

So I submitted my deposit today.   Looks like I will be a Ross SOM student September 2015.

Silent Screams

My Deposit for Ross is Due Friday June 26.

I am a bit scared.

My kid has competition this week, and I couldn't get off work.  I had to send her with someone else and I was not there to see her perform.   That is going to be the next two years ( or possibly 4 if she decides she does not want to move during residency)

I got an email about a new state school opening up a couple hours away that is accepting applications for this 2015 cycle.

I continue to see mixed responses on residencies and IMG grads.

I have a unstable track record on decision making ( too risky and too conservative)

All my lessons are learned the hard way.

With hard work and extra effort I am confident I can be successful as an IMG graduate.

I am afraid I will give up if I wait another year to repeat the application cycle.

I will be 35 in a couple of months...


Still Scared