Oh the joys of packing

Well lets just say that packing is probably the hardest part of traveling! One not only has to decide what and how much they are going to pack, they have to be careful about not packing stuff that will get them caught at security; I had to add up all the liquids I have, weigh and measure my luggage and on and on....ect. Lets just say last night and today was STRESSFUL. I didn't realize that I should have started this whole packing extravaganza a week ago. Anyways I finally got everything packed up and left Prineville today, drove here to my dads house and we are heading up to Seattle tomorrow where I will be flying out of Thursday. When I left home(Prineville) today, everyone was in tears, including almost all my little siblings and myself. It was a tough day, I have never been away from home for longer than 3 months so this will be very challenging. I already miss them. But, I know that this is going to be an adventure of a lifetime and I am going to learn sooo much, not only about midwifery but culture, which I think America has lost in a way. Well, I think I am going to turn in early tonight, have to be out the door tomorrow by 5:30am because my dad has some appt. in Portland on our way out to Seattle. Magandang gabi po! Which means goodnight in tagalog 
(the main language they speak in the philippines).
-Alyssa