Stuff I've Packed

Okay, this isn't what I promised in the last post, but it's still good information for folks thinking of going abroad, too.

• passport, BUNAC Blue Card, and all ID/insurance cards
• three copies of those documents in case of loss
• bank statement and bank reference letter
• recommendation letters
• two posters (London Underground map and Hot Fuzz)
• two converters, plus one specifically for my laptop
• computer, external hard drive, and all accessories
• unlocked mobile phone and charger
• iPod* and charger
• digital camera
• DVD wallet (about 30 Region 1 DVDs)
• DVD spool (copies of my thesis film)
• my thesis film production book
• toiletries (soap, body wash, deodorant, toothbrush/toothpaste, floss picks)
• one pair of sneakers/trainers
• three pairs of dress shoes (flat, low heel, high heel)
• flip-flops
• two professional jackets
• one raincoat
• one windbreaker
• two hoodies
• two pairs of jeans
• one pair of black dress pants
• misc. tops, skirts, dresses, and underthings (a lot of them)
• journal
• small photo album
• two books (Rant by Chuck Palahniuk and Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby)
• eight months’ worth of disposable contact lenses
• seven months’ worth of medication (nothing serious)
• vitamins
• alarm clock
  
• planner/address book

And this is all in one medium-sized suitcase, a laptop bag carry-on, and purse. There are also two boxes to be shipped, with winter clothes, my production management textbook, jewelry things, perfume (which you can only ship ground, not via airplane, FYI), and the like--things that aren't crucial upon arrival.

Keep checking back!

*My iPod broke the night before I left.