Yes, we are probably trying to cram too much into our two packs, and I will admit that we even left a few items out of the photos….but here’s what we are trying to take!

Christy

Nicole

We are nothing if not over-prepared :)

One week from today!

“In the life of an individual, an aesthetic sensibility is both more authentic and more commendable than a political or religious one.”

I typically keep this blog travel oriented, but would like to give a “shout out” to my friends in The Sexual Side Effects….and by hiring me to shoot their band multiple times in the last year they have definitely contributed to my traveling funds, which I am very grateful for! These are some photos from their show at the Masquerade this past Saturday.

A talented and extremely hard working band for sure. Keep it up you guys!

Three weeks from today. Jeez! It’s all really starting to set in that I’m about to leave the country for a long time….that I won’t see family or friends…that I won’t have a home….that I will be living on two weeks worth of clothes from here on out. There doesn’t really seem to be any way to mentally prepare for it. We’re just going to have to embrace whatever comes our way and stay positive! Which isn’t to say that I’m anything less than insanely excited.

This is what our “packing room” looks like right now.

Still trying to figure out how to cram all the new clothes/shoes/equipment I’ve recently purchased into my two packs. It’s not looking good, but there is no way I’m leaving my leather pants, sequin shorts, four camera lenses, or hairdryer behind; any arguments for minimalism on this trip have clearly fallen on deaf ears over here. I need it all. I can handle the extra weight as long as it fits.

Also, our passports arrived safely home this week, complete with approved Indian visas!

I’ve moved out, sold all of my things, turned 29, and gotten being sick out of the way. Tomorrow I’ll get my equipment insured through State Farm and attend our first going away party (the big one will be Feb 25th). So far so good.