Packing woes.

My brother's room before packing began. 

Yesterday, my sweet mother and I went through my things and separated them into the "organized" piles you see above:

1. Accessories

2. Carry-on stuff

3. Checked bag- "Yesses"

4. Checked bag- "Maybes"

5. No's :(

Unfortunately, after the "yesses" made their way into my checked bag(s), the "maybes" had no room. 

With the help of my GENIUS mother, I have packed everything into two checked suitcases and one small carry-on. 

Initially, my Dad told me that I would probably have to make sacrifices and "only take necessities." He described it as if I were in the Army, and could only take a satchel. I quickly reminded him that what I don't take from home I will have to purchase abroad...he changed his views on the situation. 

I'm not looking forward to the goodbyes, nor am I looking forward to the holiday travel. However, what is waiting for me on the other side of the pond is worth every bit of it.

XOXO-Kels