I'm going on a trip tomorrow and I would be very excited except that it's come time to start packing.

I HATE packing!

So far, I taken out some clothes that I want to bring and put them on the bed and I have some travel containers.

But that's it.


Help!

Take the necessaries (e.g. 4 pair of drawls, 4 pair of socks, 4 shirts, 1 pair of pants, 1 pair of zubas, toothbrush, deoderant, camera, laptop, bible) as a carry on in case your luggage gets lost (ive had it happen). Bring 3 pairs of shoes. 1 for everyday use, 1 for formal use, and a pair of kick it shoes like sandals. Pack one formal item of clothing, one outfit for the cold, one for the heat, 6 pair of white socks, 2 pair of business sock, and then your toiletries. You should be cool with that.

JasmineFire said:

where you going?

I'm actually really good at packing for some reason!
I think it's cause I don't have much stuff.
When I was in europe last summer, I lived a month on half the stuff in my suitcase, and didn't feel like I needed anything else!

karmatornado said:

I'm only taking a carry on because I'm not going to be gone for too long and they've started charging for checked luggage.

Screw that! I'm not paying! I'm squishing everything into my carry on and I will succeed!

ZombieKitten said:

i'm visiting my momma.

i wish i was a minimalist like you.

Okay, so now I've progressed to placing lotions and gels into travel sized containers.

yay.

JasmineFire said:

sometimes it pays to be so totally fussy
in most areas of my life it ISN'T an advantage

You should wrap everything in wrapping paper and tie it with bows and ribbons. This way when you unpack it will be like you are opening presents or something.

2the9s said:

i don't have wrapping paper.

it's a part of my christmasphobia.

JasmineFire said:

They dye your clothes and hide them around your yard.

Like Easter.

packing is lame. i hate it too.

one thing: make sure you take a pillowcase to stash your dirties in. that makes packing a lot easier when you're getting ready to go home from your trip. you can just stuff that pillowcase full of dirty clothes in the suitcase and the dirty clothes don't have to touch whatever clean clothes are left. or you could use a plastic bag if you forget to pack a pillowcase.

2the9s said:

1st

best wishes on your packing hun and have a safe trip

2nd

TR left for the week on monday and before he left I gift wrapped 3 new pairs of underwear for him to open hid them in the bottom of his bag and repacked the other stuff ontop

I just rock like that

Anxiety said:

now there's an idea. I always used to bring a plastic bag but the pillow case is much more eco friendly.

2the9s said:

but then how will they get to my mom's house?

JasmineFire said:

plus you can just toss that sucker in the washing machine when you get home, unless you're one of those weirdos who separates colors.

JasmineFire said:

The Easter bunny.

Mach said:

thank you!

that's awesome. i can't wait to have a husband sometimes.

Anxiety said:

okay...so now i've taken the clothes from the bed to the floor next to my bag.

next step...placing the clothes in the bag.

JasmineFire said:

Carve a face in the bag and light it from inside with a candle.

2the9s said:

that's too dangerous.

JasmineFire said:

Life is dangerous. Just do it.

2the9s said:

that can be engraved on my headstone.

JasmineFire said:

That's the spirit!

Okay, so I finally finished with the major stuff. Now I just need to pack my purse.

but first...a chocoalte break.




with a nice cold glass of soy milk!

JasmineFire said:

My family just bought my niece a plane ticket to come home to Michigan for a few weeks and we had to pay $15 each way for each checked bag! I couldn't believe it!

applekisses said:

travel is getting really ridiculous. it really frustrates me.

Anxiety said:

Me too. I hope it's not all airlines that are going to the pay for luggage thing. We booked on Spirit because it was the least expensive for the ticket itself, but other airlines like Northwest didn't require the luggage checking fee.

Im to jealous to comment!

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

I just ate 2 slices of lemon tart, I feel sick