The Prep: What to do, what to do

With a week-and-a-half left until I call Toronto my new temporary home, I don’t have much time left to get everything in order back in my current home of Ottawa.

Anyone who knows me knows that I love my clothes (I may or may not be a shopaholic but I’m not ready to take the first step and admit it just yet). I am a firm believer that first impressions are lasting impressions and the way your carry yourself is important, especially in the field I’m hoping to get into. So, getting my clothing together is a task in itself.

Yes, I have two closets. I also have two other dressers. I clearly have a hard time throwing things out but I’ve already accepted and embraced my hoarding ways., so should you.

An outfit isn’t complete without appropriate footwear. I have quite the collection of shoes. I love my shoes, so much so that Nikki even bought me a book about the history of shoes for my last birthday. If getting my clothing together isn’t going to be the big challenge, then it may be my figuring out my shoe situation. I have a lot of heels, but heels are often not practical. So I’ve been on the hunt for practical, yet stylish, working shoes. That was proving to be difficult to do, but I did find some.

I wish I could take a picture of all of my shoes, but that would be impossible. Surprisingly, I’m still missing a few colours like green, purple and silver shoes. Imagine that.

And when I’m not coordinating an ensemble, I’m finishing the last little bit of school. Honestly, I feel like I have so little time but it’s taking so long. I know that’s quite the oxymoron but there’s no other way for me to explain my concept of time right now. With the last little bit of exams and assignments left to do, it’s making me feel as if I have all of this time on my hands, but reality hits and reminds me that my internship is only a few days away.

So what’s left for me to do?

1. Pack
2. Finish school
3. Wrap up my part-time job
4. Pick up a few last minute things
5. Spend time with family

Seems easier enough, right? Well, as it turns out, it isn’t.

Having lived in New York City for a summer, I have some experience preparing for long trips, but it just never seems to get easier. You always forget something, break something and/or lose something. It’s inevitable.

But for now, instead of worrying I’m just going to do whatever needs to be done for now and leave the worrying for when it’s necessary.

So, here we go folks! The adventure may begin Mar. 8, but the fun starts now.