Kelsey's travel diary

I have no words at this point. I am so beyond proud of myself for actually doing this. Now that I only have 3 days left in the states my anxiety is on HIGH!! I’ve been counting down the days almost for a year now.

I spent the last week at home in Indiana, it was such a heartwarming week. I love my family & friends so much. I have been away from them living in Nashville for 6 years but again, it’s going to be so hard not being 4 hours away. I know it’s all going to be fine, it’s just all the emotions are hitting at once. Hugging my momma one last time for a while was soooo hard. I love that woman so much! Allison which is one of my best friends drove me down from Indiana Saturday. She leaves today and I just don’t want her to leave. I am already so over crying and saying “see ya later”. My little sister told me I can’t cry because I’m the one leaving (She’s just upset I’m leaving haha). If only it were that easy to not cry.

Yesterday I went to church with Erin and Allison. I feel like I keep saying “I’m going to miss ___” and I am. I am going to miss so much. I’m going to miss going to church with Erin. Her and her family brought God into my life. I will forever be thankful for that. After church I went to brunch with some of my closest girl friends. Still made it home by 7pm which was absolutely amazing. I’ve become such a homebody since Covid honestly. Don’t get me wrong I enjoy doing things, but at the end of the day I just want to be home.

I still have not packed one item. So that’s fun. I will be doing that today, tomorrow and Wednesday. I just truly don’t understand how I am going to pack my entire life in one suitcase & a backpack. I keep debating on packing my duffel bag but can’t decide. I just keep thinking that I am going to have to carry my stuff up flights of stairs. Some hostels don’t have elevators!!! If I was settling down first I’d be taking way more with me. Once I start packing I’m sure I will need that duffel! Would y’all be able to pack your life up in one suitcase?

Also I will warn y’all, my punctuation & writing abilities is straight TRASH. So do not judge on that. I just free write. It’s all coming out of my adhd brain. So, good luck to everyone reading this hahaha

I am going to go grab a coffee & start packing. See ya next time

Xo