Day 0

It is now 2:04
that's AM people. I've spent the last three and a half hours cramming clothes, shoes, electronics, and other travel necessities into my house sized suitcase. Guess what, it's about one item away from combustion, (kinda like my gut earlier tonight, thanks Camille). I haven't even been able to fit any books into my carry-on yet, and as it is now overstuffed with a change of clothes, wall plug converter, various battery chargers, and rice crispy treats. However there is good news in that I got the most adorable messenger bag this side of the moon. It's pretty awesome, as you can see to your left. I may have two carry-ons. My roller being one and my messenger bag the other. Also something I have to worry about is my photography equipment. I am bringing my 35mm (aka film, yes, film as in the stuff our parents and grandparents used before the great invention of digital, don't act so shocked). Film with speeds (ISO) of 800 or higher is risky to put though the xray machines. You'll never guess what I happen to be using. Correct! 800- meaning I have to get some large glaring security personnel to hand check it for me. Every time I go through security. This otta be fun, but so worth it to me. Thankfully, the plane rides will be tolerable I believe, thanks to my aunt who set my grandmother and me (oh, did I not mention that this trip is to be taken with my 70 or so year old grandmother? Silly me) up with some nice seats. To New York we get the exit row, yay for leg room! For that wonderfully brain numbing transatlantic flight, I will be seated comfortably in the isle. Last time I sat there the flight attendants had to move my sleeping head, elbow, foot, knee, and various other body parts from their path of travel down the isle. However this didn't bother me at all, being as I was most parts dormant. I'm not quite certain how many of our hotels will be hooking me up with wifi, but you can expect a post when they do. Also, I should have skype set up on the lappy we're bringing, so let me know if you want my username (keep in mind that France and Italy are several hours ahead of us slow pokes). Bedtime now. Chao!