Countdown... Two days!

Oh dearie me I leave in two days! So much to do so little time to do it! Currently I am staring at two empty suitcase and a pile of clothes next to them. But hopefully all that will change tonight. Mother returns in an hour and we're going to get crackin.
... yes I am a 20 year old girl who still has her mother help her pack and I am not ashamed. I did spend the day packing the smaller essentials.
Now I am no professional.. but this it just my opinion on the necessities of a semester abroad:

 Money! My Christmas present from my brother was a card full of pounds. I think its necessary to have the currency of country before you go over incase you need it all the airport. 

My Aunt gave me a  nice passport case for Christmas. Which I never even thought of

 It has room for your passport, credit cards and money. Everything a girl could need!

 WOAH A PICTURE OF A CAMERA HOW DID I DO THAT??

I am really into photography, so I saved up for two years and got this an Olympus E 520. I definitely want to take nice scenic shots with it in Europe. But fancy camera and Euro bars don't mix so I bought a little point n' shoot for Christmas. 

A good solid shoulder bag which helps with pick-pocketing in parts of Europe. This bag is extra awesome because... 

 IT HAS BABIES!

 Planner...

 This is a planner form Vera Bradley. It has a lot of space to write down information which is great for keeping tracking of information for my trips!

 London= Rainboots.

 I really wanted a pair that looked like nice riding boots so I could wear them to work. Luckily I found these babies 40% off at Banana Republic.

 Everyone SWEARS by this travel book. Chelsea and I used it in Madrid and its great! It has all local sites and places to eat and visit on a budget.

Finally, my awesome orange backpack meant for backpacking all around Europe! I could fit about 4 large puppies in this bag. Its perfect for jetting around Europe with a single carry-on.

Well that's the small essentials. Anything else I need?

I need to go see a man about some major packing. My friend Elyse gets in tomorrow ( Fingers crossed the snow doesn't cause any problems!!)

Then she and I fly out Saturday night! I am SOOOOO excited.