Yes, it is too soon to pack.

But is it ever too soon to ponder packing?

I say no.

11 months living out of a backpack? It's gonna take grace and strategy!

Here’s the advice I have gleaned from diligent research/creeping on alumni blogs.

• Pack about a week’s worth of clothing.

• Make sure everything is knee-length and modest.
• Keep in mind you can buy clothes anywhere for cheap.
• Attention: tents are importent. I have every intent to purchase my tent very soon. Tentatively this weekend. I’m content with my intentional and inten(t)se usage of the word tent in these senten(t)ces. Tentacles.
• Some people hammock?! Is that even safe? *pondering*
• Ladies should pack black underwear. Okay, done.
• Mixed messages on whether to bring massive amounts of feminine products or to obtain such products as you go. I say pack.
• Someone said to bring a straightener/curling iron. I think I can manage this, and I will share :]
• This gem comes from my mom, ready? “PACK SO MUCH DEODORANT!” and I have to agree. It is inevitable that we will be stinky, but we can try to fight it. I’m taking 5.
• Music, laptop, camera… essential.  I’m bringing my Nook also!
• Some say books… don’t hurt your back packing a library though. I’m bringing 2 real books.
• I’m going to bring a journal and some awesome pens and pencils, for “without the laptop” times.
• Arts and crafts? If you’re crafty, pack some. I’m bringing some knitting.

 I do hope we get more packing advice in training camp. I’ll also be getting in touch with a few of the alumni women and asking them for more tips. I will promptly post what I gather!

Love in Christ,

Helena