Less than 2 weeks!

It is remarkable how much stuff you have to take care of before you can responsibly fall off the face of the earth for 7 months. Antarctica, being the most remote place imaginable, only heightens this. In the past few weeks since I have gotten home, my to-do list has only grown and grown. Cancelling my cell phone, cancelling my car insurance, paying off all credit cards because I can't exactly get bills, packing- including everything I need but still leaving 20 pounds for the gear they give me when I get there, buying shoes sunglasses and my own winter gear, filling out reimbursements, etc. etc.
But, even though its all this busy work, its getting more and more exciting by the day! And so close! I've had an old friend from high school visiting for a few days, which has given me my own vacation from all of this, but after she leaves it will be pushing towards the finish line for sure.
Antarctica here I come! (Well, Denver first)

Sunglasses and Shoes!

My very awesome sunglasses arrived the other day. They have very strong protection, and have little pieces that cover the sides of my eyes so no light can seep in. Apparently, you can go "snowblind" in Antarctica, which just sounds painful and I don't want to happen to me. I also have ordered shoes for wearing in the kitchen during my workshifts, which should arrive soon.

I got this whole list of things to bring with me to McMurdo, including a halloween costume. So I am thinking that I will bring my old school uniform- always a good costume.

I will hopefully leave between the 6th and the 11th of August. This is all coming up so soon, in just a few weeks! I hope I am ready. I have been going to the gym every day, trying to get in better shape because I will be on my feet 10 hours a day working.

I can't believe its almost here.

Preparing to Leave

So after spending weeks and weeks of medical appointments, needle jabs, the works, I am officially physically qualified to go to Antarctica. My special sunglasses have arrived, I have ordered safety shoes, and am (while still unpacking from college) starting to set things aside to pack for the upcoming adventure.

At the moment its not feeling all too real yet, but it is coming up so quickly and will be here before I know it!!!