A whole ‘nother six months under my belt. Exciting, no?

The field school is a week away, and I’ve started tossing stuff into the two duffel bags on my desk. I’ve made a list, and checked it twice (and then some), which probably makes me a wee bit obsessive, but because I am a traveler in this household and of this family, I already know that I will forget something at the last minute. I’d just prefer to minimize the somethings that I’ll forget…

One thing I’ve already checked off my To Do list: pre-ordering Deathly Hallows. The real key will be to resist tearing into it the moment I get home: “How was your trip?” “Read the blog! I’ve got to know what happens to Harry…”