12 days, 12 thoughts

1. There are 12 days until Walkabout officially starts, 5 days until I officially move out, 4 days left of work, and -7 days left of a clean room.

2. I think one of my crowning achievements this year has been how organized and clean my room has been. Yes, there were definitely months at a time where there were at least 3 articles of clothing on my floor at all times, but if I had an hour or so, I could whip my room into a presentable state. That would NOT have been possible in my living quarters for the past...4-ish years? And now all of that success is packed away/in piles strewn across my floor.

3. Packing up a room always makes me feel like I am in Bellatrix LeStrange's vault at Gringotts. Everything I touch just seems to multiply. I think I am going to embarrass myself with how much stuff I take to camp.

4. As far as I can tell, there are 11 girls and 7 guys doing Walkabout. My friend Sydney, who did Walkabout last year, told me that one of the biggest blessings and biggest curses is that Walkabout gives you a community that is always up in your business. These people are going to know WAY more about me than some people I have known for years. Nuts!

5. I am SO excited to get to know full-time staff. Whether as a mentor, "big sister/brother," friend, etc., I really can't wait.

6. I am bringing my obnoxious collection of pillows with me. They make me comfortable. All 7 that I keep on my bed. End of story.

7. That's right, a few stuffed animals are coming as well.

8. I tried to check out a book from the library today and my ID card has been disabled. Feeling excluded by Baylor stings a touch.

9. I still have to order books, but 4 for the entire year is a LOT less than the 14 or so I would need for BIC each year!

10. My Chacos are resoled and happy :)

11. Let's be honest, Baylor encourages a "dress-to-impress" attitude, and the expectation for me to wear something other than a constant string of t-shirts is not going to change once I graduate to the real world. Keeping it casual for 9 months while wearing an embarrassing number of athletic shorts and t-shirts will feel WONDERFUL.

12. I still have so many people to see before I leave! And so many goodbyes to say!! None of which make me happy :( I will miss my dear, sweet friends.