9 days... or something like that

With only about 9 days left, my life has gone into packing mode. It's weird trying to pack for 6 months, with so many things I want to bring with me, it's difficult for me to pick and choose... I'm thinking I may have to go buy a bigger suitcase! The packing has been really good for me though, seeing what I'm taking, putting things aside, It's starting to become reality that I'm leaving, which is really exciting... and slightly terrifying. The part that is sad for me now is saying goodbye, already having to have said goodbye to my grandparents, most of my extended family, and my brother and sister-in-law. It's been hard, and slightly weird, since I'm still in the 'I'm not going anywhere' kind of mode. Hopefully by the time I get to the airport next friday I'll feel like I'm actually leaving!