An update, finally!!!!

I told you I'd be bad at this!

So, latest updates:

• Got my challenge grant approved. Have lots more stuff to get, but my budget's gonna be a lot happier now that some of my gear has been covered!
• Finally concerned about my pack weight. Trying to keep it to 25 lbs or less, but I'll be happy if it's under 30.
  
• I am really, really behind on preparation. Every day I wonder if I'll be in shape in time.
  
• Still needing to plan an overnight trip to get ready...
• Need to get familiar with my GPS...
  

Whoa, crud. I've got two months to go til I leave. I'm getting more and more nervous as this trip is becoming a reality, but I've been told my nerves are a good thing because this is something I really want to accomplish.

More to come later.