Packing…it never ends!
I legitimately started packing today. I had started last week, thinking hey I can fit all my clothes and necessities for a month in a little rolling bag. I forgot I was a girl and needed a ton of things, and still do. I was able to fit in all my clothes and knickknacks. Now I just gotta figure out how to squish in my unmentionables and first aid kit….
What’s pretty funny is how I ran out of certain things, such as shampoo and conditioner in the house. We were about to make a run to the drug store, but realized- its Christmas Eve, its cold, we just came in, and the stores will either be closed or crazy. I’ll just wait till the 26th to do last minute shopping.
While packing, I started to freak out about the converter situation. I looked it up online and saw that Argentina runs on 220/240 watts power, but I was confused as to what converter I could use for my macbook pro. I think I saw somewhere that a mac uses up to about 65 watts when its on, so I’m not entirely sure if a 85 watt step down converter from 220 to 120 is good enough for charging my mac. I heard from a few people it should be a-ok, but any ideas, feel free to comment below! 🙂
The excitement for the trip has always been there, as well as the nervousness and fear of traveling to a new place without parents. I mean, I’ve traveled to Canada myself, butttt I don’t count that haha because its just a nicer and cleaner America (don’t think so? Comment below!) Looking at my ticket, the fear slowly but surely crept in even more, because all these paranoid thoughts kept on popping up in my head ( Oh My God, do I really need to know enough spanish to get through customs? What happens if I end up saying the wrong thing, and can’t come in??)
Anyways, its Christmas Eve- the most quiet one I’ve had in years. Just me and the fam. Can’t wait to cuddle on the couch and watch some t.v with them later on.
To all, a safe and Merry Christmas! God Bless!
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the converter situation is definitely a tough one (and thanks for reminding me lmao! :X) i hope you figure it out :/ im legitimately illiterate at technology-talk.
and aww jemi don’t worry about the customs thing! i mean, i’m SURE you know enough spanish (only the bare minimum will probably be necessary) and a smile always works wonder [it’s what i use everytime when i go to India when i’m completely lost at customs ;)] you GOT this. and aren’t you going with jane&co.? so you won’t be alone?
happy christmas eve 🙂 and merry christmas for tomorrow. have fun bb :)<3
and no problem about the “pre-travel frenzy” stealing hahaa 🙂 (just pay me 10 bucks. LOL jk:D)
lol wait you aren’t bringing your laptop to egypt?
lol ill pay you more when you come back lol
anddd merry christmas to you too! and yay lol i think i was just over hyperventilating
got a lot more unpacking to do tomorrow haha and then my carryon and then everything will be fine: )
I found your blog!!! mwahahaha I am sooo excited for you peoples <3<3<3
I wish you all the best and resolution to your converter situation but I know you will be ok! 😛
Aww thanks Arlene! And I got a resolution to the converter situation:
I went to the Apple store yesterday at Roosevelt Field, and the lady there confirmed what I learned online. The adapter that comes with the Macbook Pro is compatible with 110 and 220v ( different voltages). So a converter is not necessary. All you need is the different adapter to fit the different outlet in your appropriate destination. Argentina uses the same outlet as European countries do. And the adapter is only about $10, so not too bad!!!