Pre-departure gifties

I just thought I would share with all of you a few of the many pre-departure gifts I have received!

My good friends Molly and Sarah, who I have known since elementary school made me a cookie shaped like my destination country! How thoughtful :) (and delicious...)

My extended family in New York send me a perfectly-timed India care package filled with Indian currency, snackies, and a beautiful handmade card with pictures and travel quotes. I shall treasure it :)

Of course I have gotten many other gifties including a wonderful book from Steve-another old friend, financing for the actual trip from the parentals, and many many more.

I truly feel blessed to have such wonderful friends and family.

But now I need to run because I have not even started packing and I leave in less than 36 hours!!! My mother will have a heart attack when she reads that...

Me and my India cookie courtesy of Molly and Sarah :)

A handmade card and protein bars from my wonderful New York family