You’ve started wearing Chaco’s in the snow to break them in.
You’re contemplating a Cheese Fundraiser of some sort.
You acquired a rare allergy to envelope adhesive in the past few months.
You’ve started a countdown to training using paper chains like you did as a kid anticipating Christmas.
You plan your fundraisers around Packer Games.
Your arms look like you were attacked by mosquitoes but it’s just the necessary shots for the trip.
Your local REI or Fleet Farm / Farm and Fleet knows you by name and/or customers ask you where you can find items in the store.
You’ve had to come to terms with the fact that the shirt you’re selling for your trip is not Green and Gold…eek!
You’ve been asked out on several dates but declined because…trip rules AND who can afford to?
You’re doing a hot chocolate stand instead of a lemonade stand because its soooo COLD.
If you haven’t already you’re making plans to set-up your free-standing tent in your living room and “test” it out overnight….just to be sure.
While selling Threads of Hope bracelets at a craft fair you were blessed by JAM.
You’re already making plans to send postcards of farm machinery or cattle/cows back home.
You’ve come to grips with missing the local/State Fair, or festival of some kind this year.
Your parents or relatives have told you Santa WILL NOT be funding your entire trip….and you still won’t be getting that pony you’ve wanted since you were eight!