As of now, I have no birthday plans. I was going to organize some Birthday-Bonanza-Benefit-Bash as a fundraiser but I feel like I’ve nickled and dimed my friends to death already, so no big plans for celebrating the ol two-three as of yet.
BUT, I do have a few random items that I need to get before I launch in September. So far I’ve spent $950 on gear, so to say ‘I’m so over’ buying stuff would be the understatement of the year. Therefore, if ANYONE is feeling generous and wouldn’t feel too embarrassed buying Imodium for me for my birthday (not kidding, it’s on my list) well I’d be one HAPPY/ECSTATIC/UBBER-EXCITED birthday girl!
The big items I still HAVE to have:
International Travel Insurance– fulfilled
Flight to launch point (most likely LA) -$200ish
International Immunizations- $150ish
Not-so-big items I WANT to have:
Air porter
Pepto Bismol tablets
Benadryl Extra Strength Anti-Itch Cream (for bug bites people)
OFF repellent & OFF clip on
Combination Locks
Excedrin Migraine
Dramamine
Imodium (I told you it was on the list)
bobby pins (black)
hair ties (black)
gallon Ziploc bags
2 pairs of Nail clippers
AAA Batteries
The not-so-important things that would be handy to have:
1 TB Ultra Portable External Hard Drive
travel hair dryer
small travel surge protector
That’s it, just lots of random things. I’m sure I could live without these items but many of the current world racers have written blogs about the stuff upcoming world racers should bring and that’s how I compiled this list.
Also, if anyone can get in contact with Sandra Bullock, it would be the best birthday gift ever! I have a remaining fundraising amount of $10,800 until I’m fully funded. A check from her would be superb!
Thank you everyone who is praying and supporting me in this journey.
The second round of garage sale excitement is happening this Thursday only(tomorrow, June 16th). We’ll see how it goes…I gave in and spent the $21 to put an ad in the paper, it was painful, but hopefully it’s worth it.
