The longest journey begins with a single step.

Leaving Fairmont today.  I can't believe how fast the summer went.  It goes quicker every time, crazy!  I finished all my packing yesterday, holy cow that was a process just like I predicted.  I had to buy a new suitcase and would you believe it was too big sizewise for airport restrictions, so I had to return that and get another.  Then my suitcase was a bulging 72 pounds, a little over the weight limit. Second suitcase still wasn't enough space, so now I have a third one which I will somehow have to roll with me, probably by my teeth. I used spacebags and they work pretty good, but lo and behold I found all my prettier sweaters in a college box in the basement so I had to save the packing drama for another day.  I had to wittle my stuff down a lot so thankfully mama helped with those decisions.  It is a good thing I started the process 3 days before I had to leave.  Damn fashion capital...

Looks like I will need some retail therapy in Paris.  ;)

Here is my bro trying to help with attempt #1.