The last four days have been jammed pack with activities to prepare for my next trip.  I have finished Christmas cards, organized for the doggies mini-vacation at the dogwalkers, decorated for Christmas, purchased 90% of my Christmas gifts, and tried to just be organized for leaving the house for three weeks.  I am exhausted but am feeling good about being gone for that long, at least in the department of having items checked off my to-do list. 
I hope to update often over the next three weeks to include my adventures in Pakistan.  Wish me well and Happy Holidays!!!
