Hello friends and family!
As of now, I am no longer in need of anything on this page! WOOT WOOT! God provided!
Some of you are requesting lists of tangible items that I need for my trip- gear, clothing, camping items, etc. I thought that was a great idea!! So below is a list of items that I need for the trip, and “Wish Lists” from individual stores, of items that I have researched and chosen based on my needs and reviews. Please consider helping me with these purchases, as these items are just as important to this trip as my financial needs! I ask that if you choose to purchase anything off of this list, please contact me under the “Contact Me” tab on the left of this blog and let me know what you purchased, so I can take it off the list! (I don’t have use for two or three sleeping bags or tents, haha!) Alternate donation option: Visa Gift cards for online purchases, so I can purchase left-over items. NOTE: I need to purchase all gear and clothing before Training Camp on July 19th, so I can use it!
Needs: (Note: I will highlight things that are taken care of!)
~Airplane Ticket From SMF to ATL on July 19th, Returning July 25th. This will get me to and from Training Camp! (If interested in providing this, there are a few more parameters regarding time of arrival, etc. that I would love to discuss with you!)
~I will also be in need of a plane ticket to get me to and from ATL for my trip. However, I do not know the exact dates yet, so I don’t know when I will need the tickets for- I will keep you posted!!
~Sponsorship of my Passport and Passport pictures to be taken!
~REI Wish List-all my camping gear that I need for the trip. http://www.rei.com/WishlistView?id=a070dbcb-800f-46e0-bba3-9b09476ef67a&storeId=8000
~Light Rain Jacket from L.L. Bean: https://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/WishListDisplay?storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&nav=gn@metricsPageToken@#email
~Pair of Chaco Sandals. (If interested in providing this, I have the pair that I would like already picked out! Please feel free to contact me for details, as there was no option for a public Wish List. Note: I would like to get these as soon as possible so I can start breaking them in before Training Camp on July 19th.)
~An all-purpose Pocket knife!
~A Nalgene Water bottle (If interested in providing this, I have a water bottle picked out! Message me for details! Sadly there was no option for a wish list for this item. )
~If you by any chance have some sort of music device that you would be willing to let me borrow or give to me, I would love to take it off your hands! There will be minimum alone time and solitude on this trip, and many Racing Alumni have commented on how nice it was to have their own music to listen to in order to get away from people if only for a couple of minutes. As I am finding out more about myself, I have learned that in order to be my functional extroverted self, I need to take care of my introverted side, and try to claim “down time” as often as possible. Note: This is also an area for prayer! As much as I love to be around people and spend time with friends and in community, I also need alone time! As that will be sparse on this trip, I need a whole new batch of grace and peace from our Jesus!!
~Due to many comments from alumni Racers, I will most likely have more down time than originally expected, on travel days, etc. I am wondering if anyone has a Kindle E Ink (as I get migraines from LED backlighting unfortunately) that I could borrow/have/or if you’re willing to purchase for/sell to me? It would be so helpful!!! This will also be used for quiet time, and much-needed alone time when we are together 24/7.
~This is the last item on my list, because its not a need- but something that I do not have, and I feel is important to take with me. I would really love a camera. It doesn’t have to be anything exquisite or top-of-the-line. I would just really like to be able to take pictures of all the memories that I will be making!!
