TIME TO WALK THE WALK!

The time has finally come! I've been preparing for months for this trip, and I'm starting to get the last minute anxiety attacks about whether I packed everything I need or not. I keep telling myself that the reality is, things will work out and I will get by even if I forget something...I can always buy it in Japan too. It took some shuffling around to get the bicycle box under the required 50 lbs. I'm already paying an additional $100 for the oversize, I don't want to pay another $100 for overweight! The other check in box with all my gear is also teetering near the limit...for me it's a good thing that they have these weight limits because it forces me to keep my crap under 50 lbs! I still feel like I'm overpacked though so I am going to go through my stuff again to see if I can filter out a few more things I probably won't be needing.

Now, all there is to do is to walk the walk...waking up this morning I had a sense of excitement but also a hint of sadness. I am super excited to be able to finally live one of my many dreams, to do something I've only read about in other people's blogs. At the same time, I will be missing my family, my girlfriend, my pets, my friends, and everything else. But I see it as a good thing because it is times like these when you realize what truly is important in your life...it's the people and things that are around you everyday. A big thank you to everyone who has supported me on this trip so far, I couldn't have done it without your support. I am truly blessed to have great people around me!