Fighting the Batte of the Suitcase Bulge

First. I wonder when the trip is going to actually click in; because so far it hasn't. But somewhere deep down I'm sure that I am excited. I think I just need to get hit by my first motorbike to smack some reality into me.

I am sitting here fighting with packing and I am not sure who is winning. We are so prepped with Powerbars, sunblock, and Imodium, but somehow I still only have one pair of pants in my backpack. Maybe it is just because I actually have space in my bag and I am so proud that I don't want to add. Normally now is the time when I see the extra space and just start throwing in extra things I don't need...I must control myself. I might just have to distract myself with more videos of bears opening Christmas gifts....