I've started to pack! I put all my shirts into the space-saving bags so I wouldn't wear them before it's time to leave. (Don't want to have something I need be dirty!) I've also pack socks and underwear. I've filled my small travel, flip-top bottles with shampoo/conditoner (2in1), body soap, and lotion. Nonny had the great idea of putting them into one of those bags that curtains come in - you know, the thick plastic ones that zip shut - in case they come open in the suitcase. Props to Nonny!
The duffel bag I was originally going to use was 6 inches too big to use as a carry-on. Poo poo. I went to Wal-Mart last night (and ran into Aunt Kathy, Uncle Mark & Matilda!) and bought an over the shoulder book bag for $15. I can fit the laptop, both maps, my notebook, my travel book, a reading book, and the folder with all the info from Expedia & my directions inside with spare room for any small gifts I might want to put in my carry-on. A well spent $15 if I may say so. It's small but holds so much! (Makes me wonder what kids are carrying to school these days O_o)
As I said last week, I'll share my personal packing list!! If anyone thinks I'm missing something, please let me know!
Packing List:
Clothing:
Shirts
Hoodies
Jeans
Belt
Socks
Underwear
Bras
PJS
Boots
Sneakers
Purse
Electronics:
Cell Phone
Cell Charger
Laptop
Laptop Charger
Camera
Camera Charger
Camera Cord
Plug Adapters
Bath:
Soap
Loofa
Shampoo/Conditoner
Razor
Deodarant
Lotion
Face Wash
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Q-Tips
Hair Brush
Anti Frizz
Hair Dryer
MakeUp
Laundry Bag
Lint Roller
Important Papers/Misc:
Passport
International DL
Maps
Travel Book
Notebook
Folder
Euros
Book
Glasses
Aleve
Tissues
Tide2Go
Hand Sanitizer
First Aid Kit
Scissors
Good thing I have a big suitcase!! (It's a Jeep brand, Batman! Gotta represent!)
I'll pack everything I can this weekend. I'll have to leave out a few things (like my toothbrush, makeup, cell phone, ect ect ect)
Other than that, I have two things left to do!
On Wednesday (72 hours before take off) I have to call and confirm my flights.
On Thursday I have to go to Verizon to activate a SIMS card & oversea features.
Thanks for following me this far! See you next week!
(the title of this post is from a Nickleback song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryYTkISzN2s if you want to check it out)
and what book have you chosen to travel with? I hope its something good, classic. Austen? Bronte?
ReplyDeleteI toyed with taking Persuasion, but have decided on Gabriel Garcia Marquez - Love In The Time of Cholera.
ReplyDeleteinterestingm choice. I would have gotten something in more keeping with the secery (sp) maybe Jane Eyre, something with a castle Wuhering Heights?
ReplyDeleteOooh! I should bring Angela's Ashes instead!
ReplyDeletesmall, easy to pack. could work
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