I love packing a suitcase. I’m rather good at it, too, because I would travel a lot as a child between my mom’s house in Georgia and my dad’s in Michigan. I know exactly what to take and how to maximize space in my bag. I pick out my best clothes, the cutest, most flattering outfits, my favorite jewelery and a couple pairs of shoes that match everything. Overnight stay or a week-long journey, I can pack a bag in 30 minutes or less and not forget anything necessary for the trip.
What I love most about packing a suitcase? It means I’m going somewhere! I’m going to see new things and eat great food. I love to travel, it doesn’t matter how near or far, I just love getting away.
And that’s just what I’m doing. Getting away. A small, overnight trip to the Big City for some much needed quality time with my husband. I predict penguins will be involved as well as steak (not penguin steak, that would be wrong).
Poorly lighted pictures and sarcastic commentary to follow . . .
welcome to the big city friend! just make sure you eat well….
Aw, thanks! Eating well is a definite goal.
Have the best time!
Do you have a favorite packing trick to share?
Try to make all your tops match all your bottoms (or pack dresses). That way you can have 6 outfits from only three sets of tops and bottoms. Also, you only need to pack one or two pairs or shoes that way (one casual and one more dressy).
I think the biggest thing is to not stress about packing everything you may need for every eventuality. Just pack the clothes you like. Plus, what’s a vacation without a shopping trip – you can always buy what you don’t have.
Runing out the door right now, or else I’d list more!
Wow, what fun. Love you guys and soak up the good times.
I pack fast but a lot of times I forget everything. Oh well, being a dude I can let most of it roll off my back. And yes packing means you are going somewhere, but there is nothing worse than the trip home from ANYWHERE.
Have a great trip Amy, chill and enjoy the Penguins.
Have fun! I like packing too but I must have a LIST. Mind you, I enjoy making the list, it builds up the anticipation.
…”not penguin steak, that would be wrong” Made me laugh. Hope you had a great trip!
Now there was this song from a while back(for you younggins, a long while back or prebirth) that went “Pack up you troubles in an old kit bag and smile….” I could never figure out if it meant to pack up your troubles to take with you on your trip so you could remember or not loose track of problems for when you get back while you’re away OR to pack them up to send them to a person(like your husband’s ex-wife) so that person would inherit your problems and become as miserable as you were. I think all this is called “societal baggage”.
Okay, you are like a wizard or something. I had never heard that song in my life until just now it was in a commercial. Too weird!
Well… how was it? As good as expected?
Give me a moment, woman! Some of us have day jobs!