Packing List

Days have begun to blur together and my to-do list grows as quickly as I am able to cross items off. I realized today that I was running out of time when I went to the grocery store to buy milk today and the expiration date on the milk was the same as my departure date!

The irony is that with the months of delays on my departure one would think I would have been packed months ago, but those that know me would never expect such a thing. I am a self-described 'high-efficiency procrastinator' meaning I am always busy, always active, always responsible...but always waiting until the last minute to do the important items, filling the in-between times with lists of other chores, tasks etc. (When avoiding a large task the house is always spotless, clothes clean, fridge stocked and stomach full!). 

So, to help future volunteers avoid the stress of compiling a packing list from the vague list of suggestions in the Peace Corps Welcome Book I will share my base list here. I will re-visit this list in the future to comment on what has (or hasn't) been useful...and what I regret not packing! Hope this helps someone someday!

Luggage: One large duffel (rolling), one small duffel (storage), large backpack, purse.

Clothing Underwear (14) Socks (7) T-shirts (7) Long skirts (3) Work skirts (3) Pants (1) Jeans (2) Cardigans (7) Slacks (1) Dress shirts Dresses (3) Tights (10) Leggings (2) Winter Pajamas (1) Summer Pajamas (1) Running shorts (1) Jewelry Gloves (1) Scarf (2) Rain jacket (1) Winter jacket/fleece (1) Swimsuit (1) Household Items Sewing kit Laundry bag Blanket Towels Gear Alarm clock Sleeping bag Umbrella Duct tape Water bottle Sunglasses Headlamp Key ring Knife Mosquito net Small extra purse Locker lock Down Time:   Cards UNO  Flashcards Sticky Notes Spiral Notebook Puzzles Photos Pencil Pouch Journal Business Cards Shoes Sandals Running shoes Flats (2) TOMS Hiking boots

Kitchen Items Spices Can opener Vegetable peeler Bottle Opener Kitchen knives Cloth grocery bag Non-stick pan Fork, knife & spoon Electronics External hard drive Camera Flash drive Laptop Kindle Chargers Outlet adapter (220v) Energy converter Flashlight iPod Travel Passport pouch Passport Wallet Luggage locks Wet wipes Protein bar Bathroom Necessities  Mirror Make-up Dental floss Mouthwash Toothpaste Toothbrush Facewash Soap Shampoo / conditioner Nail clipper / file Deodorant Brush/Comb Lotion Pepto Bismol Immodium Advil and Tylenol Band-Aids Razors Feminine hygiene Tissues Sunscreen Bug spray Tweezers Baby wipes Hand sanitizer Extra glasses