Monday, January 19, 2015

Yes, I'm a "Lists"-kind of person


1.     Leaving work: Preparations

Organize all files and papers for the succeeding teacher. Clean out your locker in the teachers’ lounge (the one you haven’t cleaned in over three years)
Grade all papers (9th graders’ exams, 7th graders’ papers)
Comment and grade preliminarily all 148 students
Transfer all information regarding the student body council to the succeeding teacher and finish any unfinished business in regards to it
Organize farewell party for co-workers
Bake something for the last day of work

2.     LEAVING HOME: Preparations

Discontinue any services not needed during the time abroad (anyone in need of a subscription of TIME-magazine?)
Change to electronic billing where still needed. Also: order another set of key codes for online banking, in case they run out during the next 6 months
Clean – L won’t appreciate a messy desk for the next 6 months
Leave home keys to sisters
Make a Power of Attorney -letter for L in case of emergencies
Apply for student money as well as the stipend for the internship and acquire all needed documents for it (a letter from the faculty, transcript of studies etc.)
Make a budget
See friends and family before leaving
Enjoy the time left with L and watch all available movies nominated for the best picture Oscar with him (Birdman and Whiplash still on the list….)
Get over this freakin' flu and don’t worry about leaving too much

3.     Leaving to Nairobi

Research dress code for business wear in Nairobi, do Google searches like “how to dress well for office work in hot weather”, get inspired by Pinterest, shop for suitable clothes
Get all necessary shots for a trip to Kenya and prepare a travelers pharmacy kit
Find a room to rent in Nairobi
Study up on current affairs in East Africa (and try to control the fear caused by news regarding terrorist attacks in Kenya…)
Study future employer organization and affiliates                                                    
Gather all travel documents, make copies to carry with you and scan documents to cloud service as a back up                                                                
Make a list of all necessary contact numbers (insurance company, bank, Finnish Embassy, etc.), back that up as well
Make a list of items to pack for 6 months (and try to figure out what not to pack)
Decide between a huge suitcase with wheels and a huge backpack.
PACK.

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