Currently, I just have a "to take to Swaziland" pile in my room, and it is in no sort of order whatsoever. I have managed to purchase a rucksack, a radio, a penknife, some clothes and a large collection of suntan lotion (can thank my mother for that one). Absolutely in love with my penknife! A Swiss Army Knife Champ to be exact, and yes, it is the biggest one with the most gadgets!
Tomorrow (Thursday 11th August) has been dedicated for raiding the shops of Edinburgh in search of some skirts for teaching and a suitable teaching shoes!
And then it's off to Go Outdoors, trailing a long list of essentials that must be bought! These include:
- headtorch
- waterbottle
- mosquito net
- waterproof
- first aid supplies
- water purifier
- fleece
- waterproof
In other news, my room is a complete tip as I attempt to clear it out. I have so far clearned out 8 drawers, using up a total of 8 bin bags (!!!) and still have my dreaded cupboard to do! Clothes and shoes are being packed away safely for my return (although my sister keeps trying to take things) and I have a nice wee box of "things I would like to keep".
My leaving party has been organised (largely thanks to my mother) and I am pleased to announce that I do have more than 20 people attending. Success!
So really, if you have managed to continue reading this till the end, you have just had an insight into the hectic life of someone who is leaving the country for Africa in less than a month and can only pack 20kg worth of things! The more I think about it, it occurs to me I have posted this more for the benefit of me, and my brain which is struggling to keep everything in order, than anyone else! I do apologise!
Anyway, I shall post again before my departure, updating you on how my shopping trip went and whether I managed to successfully pack! (if you actually care that is...)
Until next time, Hannah x
