The Day Before Departure

So in less than 24 hours I will be departing to my European adventure. Some people roll their eyes when they hear how excited I am. "Oh here goes Barbie going to Europe again..." But ya know, if all your family pretty much lived there, you would go a lot too. And now that my dad lives over seas (sad face), I will have the opportunity to go even more.

However, every time I go there is a brand thing to experience. I make new memories and all that mumbo jumbo. Plus, I miss my dad dearly and the best part of this whole vacation is going to be seeing him.

But oh my word packing really does suck. Especially since I am going for an extended period. I need daily things! Yes, I can buy stuff, but I don't have a bunch of money to spend on nonsense. I have been running around all day like a mad woman running errands, doing laundry, packing, and sneaking around birthday plans for Nick. Because while I may be going on an epic trip tomorrow, it is ALSO Nick's birthday. And since Nick is so dearly important to me, I am trying to make tonight a somewhat fun surprise, cause after all he is taking me to the airport on a day he should be getting pampered!

I am so very excited for tomorrow. I get to see my dad. Not only that I get to meet Steffi's entire family, which should be interesting. Good thing I am going with gifts! And I get to see my Uncle and cousins. A side of the family I NEVER see. And to top icing on all of it, Sarah will be strolling in on the 5th. Life couldn't get more beautiful.

I am not going to lie I am looking forward to a break from the bay. A break to relax, have fun, collect myself, think things over. And above all, I will get a chance to see who and what is really important to me. Like a famous song you may know by a little group named Chicago: "Everybody needs a little time away, I heard her say, from each other...."

The worst thing: 19 days away from my Bubs. Tragic.