Big Decision

For those of you who don’t yet know me, you’re probably going to think, “Uh, Lis, this isn’t that big of a decision.”  Those of you who do, however, know me are going to probably fall out of your chair when you read about this but it’s true - yes, it was a hard decision but I have decided that I am NOT bringing my laptop with me on the trip. 

I know that this ‘lil pink laptop seems to be an extension of my own natural appendages and parting with it for eight days seems kind of weird but at the same time, right.  In fact, I think I might enjoy the freedom of it.  I made the decision because I wasn’t sure about Internet access, where I’d have it, when I’d have time to use it, if it’d cost extra and it would just be one more thing to have in my carry-on baggage. 

If we get to an Internet cafe at some point, I may pop in and update the blog, but I have decided for this trip I will “kick it old school” – I went out and bought a nice little leather journal with a magnetic clasp.  I will take notes by hand in my little journal as we go and add to them each evening to keep things fresh.  When we get back, I want to carefully take my time to compose my blog posts.  I felt as though if I did it while there, things might’ve gotten rushed and I really want to focus on the trip: where we’re going, what is happening at the time, what we’re learning and not worrying about feeling like I need to get the blog updated.  I’ll also be able to have the pictures up concurrent with the posts doing it this way. 

So, all in all, it just made sense for me to leave ‘lil pink here at home.  I’m sure we may miss each other but I think eight days away may be a nice break to be honest.  Now, back to packing – I’m pleased to announce that Miss Kennedy is all ready for her sojourn at Chez Nana & Papa but I’m only about fifteen percent packed myself.  That’s okay, the family is taken care of and they’re the most important – I can throw my stuff together fairly quickly.