Packing light: How's that for a concept?
So I have decided to pack for my trip TODAY rather than tomorrow because I won't have time. I told my baby I would get a head start on it and he only wants us to have carry-ons so he left me with these parting words: "Pack light." I'm sorry, I don't speak that language, lol!!! Being that I am perhaps the world's worst packer, this is an impossible task. The way I pack, you'd think I was leaving the planet and never returning. Why do I pack so much? Because like my grandmother always says, "You never know."
What if it rains? What if it snows? (I know it's July but I'm from Chicago, so ANYTHING is possible, lol!) What if it's too hot? What if it's too cold? And the big one that gets me everytime, WHAT IF I SPILL SOMETHING???
Fortunately, I looked on Yahoo Weather today to check out the temps. Much to my surprise and/or dismay, The highest it'll be in Frisco this week is 63. Nice but I wont get to wear my shorts. Oh well, jeans it is.
Pack light? Hmm, what does that mean? I went all over the Haba today trying to find a store with some decent carry-on luggage. I finally ended up at TJ Maxx and saw some nice bags. I was thinking duffel bag, but what do I know, right? So I asked this lady if she could help me find a decent carry-on. She picked out some nice stuff, being that she called herself an avid flyer. So we decided on a cute brown carry-on suitcase for $39.99 (I got the max for the minimum, minimum price! Yall remember the commercial, LOL!)
When I started packing, I pretty much knew that this was going to be a headache. Through strategic folding and rolling, I did manage to pack 6 outfits and two pair of shoes. Now for those who know me, deciding on just three pair of shoes (including the ones I'm wearing) isn't an ordinary feat. I have a big shoe and watch fetish, so the outfits I packed had to match my shoes and my watches. I hope I didn't forget anything. I'm also going to update my IPOD tonight to save more space.
Mr. Smith better be glad I love him, cuz packing light is for the birds and was created by the DEVIL, lol
What if it rains? What if it snows? (I know it's July but I'm from Chicago, so ANYTHING is possible, lol!) What if it's too hot? What if it's too cold? And the big one that gets me everytime, WHAT IF I SPILL SOMETHING???
Fortunately, I looked on Yahoo Weather today to check out the temps. Much to my surprise and/or dismay, The highest it'll be in Frisco this week is 63. Nice but I wont get to wear my shorts. Oh well, jeans it is.
Pack light? Hmm, what does that mean? I went all over the Haba today trying to find a store with some decent carry-on luggage. I finally ended up at TJ Maxx and saw some nice bags. I was thinking duffel bag, but what do I know, right? So I asked this lady if she could help me find a decent carry-on. She picked out some nice stuff, being that she called herself an avid flyer. So we decided on a cute brown carry-on suitcase for $39.99 (I got the max for the minimum, minimum price! Yall remember the commercial, LOL!)
When I started packing, I pretty much knew that this was going to be a headache. Through strategic folding and rolling, I did manage to pack 6 outfits and two pair of shoes. Now for those who know me, deciding on just three pair of shoes (including the ones I'm wearing) isn't an ordinary feat. I have a big shoe and watch fetish, so the outfits I packed had to match my shoes and my watches. I hope I didn't forget anything. I'm also going to update my IPOD tonight to save more space.
Mr. Smith better be glad I love him, cuz packing light is for the birds and was created by the DEVIL, lol
posted by Capricorn_HNIC at 9:43 PM
5 Comments:
I have already told you that you are better than myself because I really don't think I would have been able to do it. Not just one bag. Hope you have a great time though.
my motto is if it doesnt fit in one suitcase it is not going!
I usually pick two pairs of shoes (not including the ones I'll wear while traveling) and plan all of my outfits and accessories around those shoes. That has helped me a lot. I was the type that would pack a day outfit and a night outfit just in case, but usually ended up not wearing half the stuff I brought with me lol.
When I travel, I usually go very light and buy whatever when I arrive at the destination.
When someone pack very heavy, that is the first sign they are not big travelers.
Here is a guide on packing light:
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