Closer

I'm a step closer to this adventure. I tell myself, "every day I'm getting closer to my departure." There's still much to be done and a lot that is uncertain, but one thing is clear now more than ever: this is what I'm supposed to do. I don't need to know the how or when yet. (Granted, I want to know and so does everyone considering all the questions I've gotten.) But it's enough to be completely confident in that.
Last night, my parents and I went out and purchased luggage for me. I have 3 matching suitcases of different sizes to myself. (The biggest one could probably fit a small person inside and the smallest one is carry-on sized.) I guess it's about time this little globe-trotter got some of her own. It's a great gift--I plan on thoroughly making use of them! They are blue (of course), full of pockets, and probably best of all--lightweight. It makes me excited, but I'm also wondering how I will fit my life into them and transport it to another continent. It's good to reconsider the value of possessions though. Especially now, when the holidays are grossly over-commercialized. What is essential?