The Woos of Packing

I leave tomorrow morning for Denver!!!! If you couldn't already tell I am wicked excited about going, not the leaving at 7 am part. I have started packing, well at least laying things out. I pretty much have everything I need now I just have to down size a bit and then try to fit everything into the two duffel bags I’m bringing. I bought these vacuum bags that you can also role the air out of which are the best invention and can't wait to try them out. This is the list that we were given of stuff to bring. Now I don’t know about you but this doesn't seem like packing light to me lol.

-1 generic skirt to dress up or down
-1 set bedding (sheets, pillow, and comforter)
-2 shorts, and 1-2 pairs of pants to work out in/comfy clothes
-2 sets of PJs
-5 work out T-shirts --fewer if you'll wear them out too but they might get dirty
-5-10 t-shirts and tank tops (combined)
-4 nice tops-2 jeans (pants),
-1 nice pair of pants
-2 pairs of shorts
-sneaker socks and boot socks
-at least 1 set (top and bottom) of long underwear--No Cotton
-*Wool socks and glove liners
-*lip flops
-*Sandals for water (not always necessary--ready to mail maybe)
-1-2 pairs of sneakers (running and everyday) 1 pair of shoes for a nice outfit
-1 bath towel
-*1 beach towel -or plan to buy one
-*one comfort knick knacks --photos, movies, minimal books
-*minimal makeup and jewelry and hair stuff
-laundry bag
-multipurpose bag
-Sports bras and work underwear --some nice undies too!
-*Journal and address book
-*CDs and discman
-Items that layer well in Black, white and grey, especially if they are not cotton
-1 sweatshirt/hoodie
-1 fleece type jacket
-*sunglasses-
3-4 sweaters
-*camera!-
*A sleeping bag if you have a nice one
-*Laptop
-*Headlamp
-*Water bottle
-*Bug spray
-*Sunblock
-*work gloves
-*winter glove liners
Bathroom Supplies:-Soap-Shampoo-Conditioner-Q-Tips-Hairbrushes-Hair Ties-Toothbrush-Toothpaste-Deodorant-"Monthly Female Supplies"-*Headband-*Shower shoes-Bath Robe

They say to back light and as my mom pointed out yesterday I will be able to do laundry. To help me pack less she suggested that I should treat this like I’m going on vacation for two weeks and not ten months. Just bring enough clothes for those two weeks, which is what I am trying really hard to do. But for those of you have gone off to college know its hard to try and only think about what you use on a daily bases because when you live at home its all right there and you really don't think about how often you use it.

Even though I am excited to leave and start this next adventure, I am going to miss certain things especially because the holidays are coming up. Like thanksgiving and getting ready for Christmas, but I guess its a part of growing up and moving out of the house. But I will be home for Christmas so that part of the holidays i'm not going to miss. The next post will be written from Denver!