….would you bring a lot or a little? I recognize that less is more for most travel, but I’m going to a place where most things I’m accustomed to having just a quick stop at the store away and I’m afraid I’ll grossly underestimate my need for clothes, books, toiletries, etc. I’ll be living in the one of the largest cities in one of the most populated countries in the world, yet, I can’t quite put my finger on what it will be like and what kind of resources will be available to me when I get there. It’s going to be a crazy first couple of weeks.

I’m on draft two of the packing process right now. I’ve recognized that I likely will not need the pea coat, or hangers. In addition, it was recommended that I bring candy as a gift for children but I probably don’t need the two huge boxes that I got at Costco. Good thinking Scott.

I just need to recognize that I’ve never done this before and it probably doesn’t matter if I miraculously stuff my things in one tiny suitcase or bring two large ones (my current plan), it will be awkward and I’ll likely be embarrassed.

Aaak. I just need to be in Nigeria so I can finally stop thinking about going.