I don't mean to panic, but...

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IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE?!?!

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That was my first thought when I dove into my Traveler's Handbook on Day 322.

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I set aside the afternoon to leisurely look through books on Italy that my neighbor lent to me a couple of months ago.  The problem is that 365 day project bloggers don't have time to plan Italian vacations.  Thank HEAVEN I had the foresight of talking my cousins into an organized cycling tour.

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This is all good.  Because I am a planner by nature.  And this 365 project forces encourages me to walk the walk and truly carpe diem every step of the way.  Just as I promised on Day 1.  How about THAT for a valuable life exercise/growing experience?  :-D

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I tried to remember this when I quickly grew overwhelmed with my pile of my books.  I sorted the essential from the non-essential.  What must I read NOW regarding Italy?

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Traveler's Handbook from Tour Company and books to help me know what to pack for a foreign country.

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Yes, people.  Outside of the continental U S of A, I have been to Hawaii, the Bahamas and America Junior aka Canada.  (Tamara and Stacey, I am so sorry, but when Homer Simpson came out with that, I just thought it was <em>hilarious</em>!  I hope that you still love me.)

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(By the way, CANADA ROCKS!  I took my heart with me from San Francisco, but then left it in Vancouver.  Truly.)

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(Moving right along...)

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See?  I really AM a Late Bloomer!  I am visiting Europe for the first time at 41!  (We're already talking about Spain for next summer.)

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I AM ALSO IN A PANIC AND NEED YOUR HELP!!!!

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I LEAVE IN 24 DAYS AND I'VE BEEN CARPE DIEMING SO MUCH THAT I'VE DONE NOTHING FOR ITALY!!!!!

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I was only a few pages into the Traveler's Handbook when I was reminded that I need shots.

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Crap.

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It's been more than 10 years since my Tetanus shot.  Crap, crap, crap.

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And technically, you're supposed to get it 4-6 weeks prior.  Crap, crap, crap, crap, crap, crap.

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I'll be fine.

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(Side note:  Do your homework and don't listen to pharmacists, peeps!  If I had, I would be getting Measles/Mumps/Rubella and Pertussis WHEN I DON'T NEED THEM!!!!  Thank you, THANK you, THANK YOU for whomever in my life taught me to THINK FOR MYSELF AND RESEARCH!!!!!)

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O.k.  That's all I have for now.  I need to get back to reading my bloody handbook.

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What words of advice would you give to an overextended bloggess who has 24 DAYS before she departs on her Italian adventure?  Be gentle.