Waiting on my Certificate of Eligibility, and next month I submit a tax form to the IRS to tell them I will be out of the country for a year.
Meanwhile I had to tell everyone to keep gifts to a minimum since I won't be able to take them with me unless they are useful for my life in Japan (like the Crocs my sister got me for indoor shoes! :D). I've also been contemplating what I need to get/pack, such as summer wardrobe, shampoo and antiperspirant, which shoes to take, do I bring any stuffed animals (leaning towards yes), how am I transporting my 9x12 tablet and laptop... I get 115 pounds to take with me, and it's pertinent to mention that as an artist, paper is heavy!
