2 weeks Notice

I have two weeks to go. Actually a little less than 2 weeks to go and time couldn't be going by more quickly. I'm in Portland now, visiting my cousin and going to a few bars now that I can legally. Although in 2 weeks it won't matter if I'm 21 or 18 because they don't care there!

I'm a little in denial. It's a lot to adjust to. This coming week I need to really "pack" for my trip. Roll all the clothes I said I wanted to take and put as many as I can into my suitcase. I'm not sure how well I'm going to do. I handed back my keys to my house last Friday and now am "couch-surfing" so to speak. Although the couch at my parent's house is pretty darn comfy.

The time is just going by so quickly. I feel like I've got nothing done, even though I know that is a lie. I've packed up my entire life, it just is still too big to all come with me. I am such a pack-rat and I have so many "things" that for who-knows why I feel the need to hold onto. It's not helpful.

News on the visa front is that I'm way confused and not sure how it's all going to work out. I tried calling the Seattle Embassy last week only to discover the Seattle embassy doesn't handle visas. Visas go though San Francisco where they have ONE person at the visa desk which is open from 9-12 only. Helpful huh? And you can't leave a voicemail because there is no machine. If that wasn't confusing and frustrating enough I'm trying to figure out how if at all I need to get my visa prior to landing. My work visa should be squared away but apparently that's not something I get prior to departure. And a US citizen doesn't need a visa to visit/enter Switzerland anymore so figuring out what it is I do need is sort of chaotic. Luckily I have the best host family ever who will be helping me figure this all out this week.

I do need to find a home for my kitty, Chloe. She's precious but a little... anti-social. She just likes to sleep and love and be adorable. But she can't go to Switzerland with me. Although she's not the most friendly, she is a lover, and will become attached to whomever is taking care of her. She's the lowest maintenance cat I've known, sheds somewhat but you can leave her with a full bowl of food & water and leave for a weekend and she's fine. If you or someone you know can provide my little kitty with a home for the next year, please contact me. I would love to find a safe and warm home for her with someone known.

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