Just the beginning

The Reason: I am going into to this dig completely blind of any academic knowledge of archaeology, when I   was looking for a military friendly online school that had middle eastern studies I had trouble finding one, I did however talk to an academic advisor who pointed me to the college I am attending now. After being pointed to their catalogue I read about many interesting classes in history that had to do with either Archaeology and the Middle East my areas of interest so that is where i ended up.... Unfortunately I learned a lesson just because they have it in a catalogue doesn't mean they offer it.. so entering my senior I have taken primarily European history classes. So I just spent my Friday night trying to teach myself so I look slightly less retarded.

The outcome: I have a headache and found myself resorting, in a couple of articles, to looking at the pictures. (I just told my 5 year old tonight while working on reading practice that looking at the pictures to figure out the words was cheating, I'm a hypocrite i know)

Here is a map of Israel to let you know how clueless i am i just spent the last hour trying to figure out where I will be and I STILL don't know AGGGHHH this is worse that i thought LOL.

The Packing List

Suggested List of Clothing and Supplies:


Clothes:

Wide brimmed lightweight hat (preferably washable)
Short sleeved and long sleeved cotton shirts
Cotton shorts
Cotton pants (slacks)
Light cotton scarf
Underwear
Socks
Sweater/Sweatshirt/jacket
Pajamas
Bathing suit
Towel
Sturdy work shoes/boots – preferably ankle height
Sandals (these will NOT be worn on-site during work hours)
Toiletries – things like shampoo (generic), soap, deodorant, toothpaste, laundry powder, etc… can be purchased at the local grocery stores
Sunscreen (ample quantities; high level of protection)
Medications if necessary (such as aspirin, antihistamines, etc.)
Personal supplies (as needed)

General Equipment:

Canteen/water bottle for personal use
Work gloves
Trowel (preferably Marshalltown (size 4/5) or WHS brands).
Small bag/knapsack for carrying daily equipment
Pocket knife
Sleeping sack/bag (for travel purposes, on the dig we supply sheets/towels)
Camera

Boots

One more step down.. I bought my boots! I like them I think they are super cute.. okay maybe they aren't traditionally cute but I like them!

Plane Tickets

Whoop Whoop.. I just booked my flight!

It was scary and painful (tickets are expensive) but hopefully it will be worth it! Just a note I am paying for my tickets with the money I made by going to school this year.

ADVENTURE

This is just a little place for me to post about my adventures... What adventures you may ask. I guess we will find out together I am exploring what career path I may want to take. First stop on my journey exploring archaeology by joining a dig in Israel. The dates are 11 july- 13 aug.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=348152546698&v=wall&ref=mf
(just for a look)

I am super excited and have so much to do like

Buying plane tickets
Getting supplies
Making sure my children are taken care of
Reading (so i don't look really stupid while I'm there)
packing (more stressful than you'd think)
Find international plan for my phone (thanks Holly)

So here we go!!!!!!!!!!!