Thursday, February 15, 2007

Packing List




My packing list is so long! (keep in mind I will be away for 2 years!)
haha... There is an 80 lb weight limit... here goes:
This picture is only partial, but most everything...
Cosmetics:
2 Shampoo and 2 Cream Rinse
1 Bar soap
Toothbrush and Toothpaste (Tom’s)
4 deodorant bars (Dove)
Tampons (Ob cause they are small)
Q-Tips
Dental Floss (1 Glide)
Hair ties and Barrettes
Venus Razor and blades
2 Unscented lotions
1 unscented suntan lotion -** I did not need to bring because PC provides!**
Chap stick (1 Burt’s bees stick, 1 can)
Tweezers
Nail Clippers
Brush/Comb
Face moisturizer (Neutrogena)
Mascara
Hair cutting scissors **Don't need because I never cut my hair**

Clothing:
Belt **Never use because I always wear skirts**
Raingear and hat **Never use my rain pants, rain coat is good though**
Pajama’s
Baseball cap
Hoodie
Zip-up long sleeve
Gardening gloves *haha, I don't use because I don't garden**
2 Skirts **Wished I had brought at least 2 more**
2 Gauchos **only need 1 pair**
2 Pants (Northface and Bongo)
2 T-Shirts
1 Sports shorts
4 Button up tops **I brought too many button tops**
2 tank tops **Don't wear**
Underware
2 Bras
2 Sports bras
12 pair of Socks **** DEFINITELY DON'T NEED!! only need like 5 pair**
1 Slip *I wore in the beginning, but now I never wear one**
1 Lounge pants (yoga brown capris)
1 Bathing suit
Shoes:
Crocs
Flip flops
Sneakers
Tevas and Keens
Rain boots *I don't wear these*
Dress Shoes
Jewelry

Electronics:
Digital Camera with 2 Memory cards
$5 Radio * I love my radio*
Watch
Headlamp *I use my headlamp every night!*
IPod
Cd Player
Batteries 12 AA and 8 AAA
Solar Charger (for batteries, IPod, Phone)
International Cell Phone (and paperwork, SIM cards)
Lap top (with paperwork)
Plug adapter
Flash Drive
Wireless Network Card
Head Phones
Speakers
Travel Alarm
Calculator
Flashlight

Other:
Medications
Solar shower * I don't use this*
Sleeping Bag * I didn't bring, but wished I had brought*
Vitamins
Books (The Glass Castle, Secret Life of Bees, Suduko)
Sheets
2 Towels
Scissors
3 Washcloths
Swiss Army knife *Don't use*
Can opener
Veggie peeler
Knife for cooking
Measuring cups and spoons
1 pot, 1 frying pan
Tupper ware
Baggies
Umbrella *Don't use*
Calendar
Sewing Kit
Journals
Pens and Pencils
Carolyn’s gold frog
Stapler with staples
Small Mirror
Water Bottle
Sunglasses
Moneybelt and Money necklace
Bug Spray *PC provides*
Fork and Knife set
2 Backpacks
Seeds
2 packs of Granola Bars
Spices
Gifts for host family -*wished I had bought them better gifts, like knife for cooking, who knows*
Pictures *one of the best things I brought*
Stationary with envelopes
Cash
Visa Card (credit card and debit card)
Combination Lock
Duct Tape *Don't use*
Push pins *hardly*
Dictionary *why did I bring this, who knows...*
Address Book
U.S. Stamps * no need for these *
Deck of Cards
Tea
Hot sauce

Forms:
6 color passport photos and 4 black and white (for Visa)
10 Passport Photos
Immunization forms
Photo Id
Peace Corps forms