On my way!

In case anyone is wondering what packing for 2.25 yeas is like, here is my interpretation.  I have about twice as much stuff as the girl I'm now sharing a room with in Philadelphia. Typical.  I must have looked so comical at the airport wearing my big backpack on my back, my little backpack on my front, pulling the two suitcases connected on my left and the surfboard on my right.  Thank god for webbing!  My mom kept telling me that I should get a luggage cart, but I was determined to be able to move it all myself. 

What the hell is in those bags you ask?

Eton Solarlink500
Solar battery charger for rechargeable batteries
Thermarest sleeping pad
GSI Dualist
Yoga mat
Computer
Camera
Flat sheet
pillow
pack towel
running shoes
hiking boots
Chakos
flip flops
5 t-shits
7 tank tops
4 pairs of pants
3 pairs of shorts
5 nice shirts
3 skirts
3 light sweaters
socks
lots and lots of underwear
surfboard
surfwax
ding repair
books
headlamp
toiletries

I'm sure I'm bringing plenty of stuff that I will discover is useless, but what can you do.  So as I mentioned before, I am now in Philadelphia.  I start orientation today at 12:30 and tomorrow evening I will hop on a plane to Togo.  I'm super excited.  I have no idea what lies ahead and could not be more ready to find out. :)