Is this really happening?!?

Hello Everyone!

I have officially entered into the t-minus 24 hour countdown until Katherine and I depart for our grand European adventure. Right now, I am in the midst doing all of the last minute things and final touches on trip preparation. Hence, the reason I am setting up this blog. Obviously, I will send out an email to yall so that you know where to go to follow my travels.

I packed my pack this morning, and the total weight came out to about 40lbs. That's not nearly as bad as I expected, but still it looks monstrous when I put it on and I wish I had a little more wiggle room in case I decide to buy some souvenirs. Not having any place to put bought items, could actually be better for my wallet. I am also carrying a messenger bag, which I am sure will come out to be about 20 lbs for airport travel. Ill just have to wait and see how I am feeling tonight about what makes the cut and what stays home.

I am also setting up a site for pictures on Picasa. Both this blogging site and Picasa are done through google, which is nice because it can all be linked to my gmail account.

Considering that I decided to go on this trip moderately recently and don't really have that much of a set itinerary, I don't think I have ever felt more prepared for a trip. I am going to take that as positive sign to kick of the trip with. With the exception of a few other things, like going to Colorado for school, I don't think that I have ever felt this strongly that I need something like this in my life right now. I am super excited just to take in the whole life experience. Hopefully (and as lame as it is) this blog can help yall see what Im up to and enjoy it also.

Well I just wanted to get this set up and see how everything worked to I could let yall know. I hope everything is well with everyone in your respective parts of the world.