It is a bit amusing to me that I have had writers block for the past couple of weeks.  This fog has seemed to slowly extend itself into my everyday life and has prevented me from completing any serious planning for my trip -And yet, I’m not stressed or worried about it.  Am I sick or something?

I’d like to chalk it up to the fact that I am ready for a new adventure!

I took off this afternoon and as many of my trips start – it was a bit hectic. Checking in online proved to be a lost cause, and I was also denied electronic check in at the airport. Once I had finally flagged down an actual airlines worker I received my actual ticket. From there lines were long through security and I made the poor decision to be in the longest line possible. (Go figure!) I made it to my gate with about 3 minutes to spare. But I made it, and am currently sitting in Dallas-Ft. Worth for my next flight to London. I am a firm believer that difficult beginnings can be the start of something beautiful – so cheers to that!

Like I mentioned before, these past few weeks have been uneventful in the planning aspect of my trip. Sure I have all my flights situated and hostel stays, but besides that, there is not much else planned. I have decided that spontaneity is going to be the underlying theme of this trip. And by traveling alone, it makes that quite easy!

I had phenomenal help with packing from a friend – I tried on a plethora of outfits and there were many attempts at creating multiple outfits from the same small amount of clothing options. I think that I was very successful, yet probably still overpacked- It is just so difficult planning and packing for travel and work.

The Before… (hoping most fits)

The almost after… I was able to fit most.. (1 black dress, 2 patagonia dresses, 2 pencil skirts, 2 jeans, 2 workout pants, 3 coats -one rain, one white coat for work and one jean jacket, 2 pairs of dress pants, 3 white tanks, 3 shirts, 6 dressier shirts for work/dressier events, 3 pairs of shoes, climbing shoes and of course 1 pair of American PJs) So yes, I probably overpacked!

My favorite item that I am bringing along is a travel journal that a wonderful friend of mine surprised me with. It is just perfect – half of the pages with lines for writing, and half blank and perfect for sketches. If you travel without one, you are missing out! They become some of my most prized possessions once I return home because they can instantly bring you back and even fuel that passion for your next adventure.

Next post, I’ll be in Copenhagen – stay tuned!