Okay, I'm leaving Tuesday. I have taken five to sit here and try to will myself to not panic. I am leaving - for several months - the control freak in me is wondering if Jayde can: pay the bills? feed himself? remember to take the dogs to the park? (etc...) Now I know I should be worried about my packing - but I'm more worried about the things here. I guess that's normal. It's just this isn't a vacation you see - I'm going to be there a long while, working - and unable to come home at the drop of a dime. Ah - so I've made my lists - checked them twice and now I'm bidding all of you adieu until I touch down in Turkey!... read more