Pack, back, flack.
It's been a long time since I've felt such excitement for an upcoming trip. Well, actually, it's been a while since I've had an "upcoming trip."
Normally, I detest packing. And today was no exception. I think part of the reason I hate it is because I am so indecisive that I tend to dwell on things. Some people pack early and whittle down. If I pack early, I may whittle down, but then begin to add things to piles as I contemplate every possible situation. Be prepared, right? Well, maybe if you're going into the wilderness, but Thailand is hardly wilderness. I think I can manage. And yes, I over-packed anyway. I find I only really get things right when I am going for a local weekend trip. That seems to allow me the ability to strike a happy medium between what is absolutely necessary and what is superfluous. After all, I'll be back in a couple days.
Anyway, I started early this time. Early being more than 12 hours before departure! And I skipped the gym so I could ruminate over my items one by one and make sure I haven't forgotten anything. But really, it just left me with a lot of extra energy, and an annoying tendency to use more exclamation marks than usual.
Departure is set for tomorrow in the a.m. I was going to include the time, but I think the "highway of death" is deadly enough without me tempting the fates. Looks like some poker buddies just came over, so it looks like I might have a chance to win/lose some extra cash prior to my travels. Can't wait!!!
IJW
Normally, I detest packing. And today was no exception. I think part of the reason I hate it is because I am so indecisive that I tend to dwell on things. Some people pack early and whittle down. If I pack early, I may whittle down, but then begin to add things to piles as I contemplate every possible situation. Be prepared, right? Well, maybe if you're going into the wilderness, but Thailand is hardly wilderness. I think I can manage. And yes, I over-packed anyway. I find I only really get things right when I am going for a local weekend trip. That seems to allow me the ability to strike a happy medium between what is absolutely necessary and what is superfluous. After all, I'll be back in a couple days.
Anyway, I started early this time. Early being more than 12 hours before departure! And I skipped the gym so I could ruminate over my items one by one and make sure I haven't forgotten anything. But really, it just left me with a lot of extra energy, and an annoying tendency to use more exclamation marks than usual.
Departure is set for tomorrow in the a.m. I was going to include the time, but I think the "highway of death" is deadly enough without me tempting the fates. Looks like some poker buddies just came over, so it looks like I might have a chance to win/lose some extra cash prior to my travels. Can't wait!!!
IJW
posted by IJW at 7:39 PM
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