Failing to Prepare is Preparing to Fail

I am a master organizer. Since the beginning of summer I have been Pinning like it is my job for this semester trip. I definitely don't want to forget anything at how and be half a world away without it.

I definitely suggest using pinterest as a tool for study abroad. There are so many things you can learn from other people's blogs and travel experiences. Not to mention, looking at all of the travel photos for Rome, Prague, Paris, Vienna, etc. etc. is enough to make you drool. 

You can see my board for study abroad here:

http://pinterest.com/mwintsss/study-abroad/

I love love love using pinterest to get ideas on what to pack/how to pack. I am such a total dork that each time I go out to buy something new for the semester, I find it on pinterest and pin it to my secret board "What I actually have to pack for abroad so far" (catchy title, I know). Now, I literally have a visual packing list.

My most important recent purchases were these beauts:

D&G Glasses

Ray Ban Clubmasters

After 4 years of asking for new glasses every birthday and Christmas, I got 'em! I absolutely love the glasses that I chose. They are nice thick, frames that are still a little funky and different from my old ones. 

I LOOOOVE the Clubmasters. They are such a timeless look but still current with the orange insides. 

These glasses and sunnies will be with me everywhere I go, so I am glad I splurged on something I love. 

And most importantly, both read very European. :)

Meanwhile, I know that as soon as I am back home I am going to be in turbo mode getting ready for this trip. Some of the best tips about packing I have learned from reading others' blogs are:

• roll your clothes, don't fold them (saves space, and stays wrinkle free)
• pack clothes that are versatile 
• pack clothes in the same color family for easy mixing and matching
• pack once, unpack and then pack again (you'll eliminate the things that you don't really need)
• make lists and stay organized!

The plan is to try out all of these and see what works! Can't wait to be home and lay out all that I actually have.... Eeek!

EXACTLY ONE MONTH FROM TODAY I'M LEAVIN'!!!!!!! AHHHH!!!!

Devotissimo Suo,

M