Travel Prep

I am working on one of those lists that sprouts five new items for every one thing you cross off. Jeepers! Getting ready to leave the country for a while takes a lot of planning. Am currently working on health insurance, malaria medicine, reading the travel books, finding an apartment in Argentina, not to mention making lattes and mochas full time and studying for my RD exam. I know that working hard for something makes it so much more satisfying, and I'm trying to keep that carrot in mind.

Thankfully, I am making progress! I bought my plane ticket, have been given permission to stay in a friend's apartment for two weeks in Costa Rica and have been given a grand list of places to visit and people to phone in Mexico City, as well as safety tips. I am working on the housing situation in Argentina, but it seems to be ok to figure out once you get there.

The Itinerary:

Mexico City: August 21-October 2
Costa Rica: October 3-October 16
Buenos Aires: October 16- November 20

It is strange to only have one week left in Columbus. It has been a great two years. I am glad to be finished with my masters degree (especially the thesis!) and will be very very relieved to be done with the board exam. My goal is to officially be a Registered Dietitian by my birthday in mid august. It is sad to be arranging good-bye events and to say hasta luego to those special people here in Columbus. Maybe I'll be back in a year or two?