Traveling frequently really makes you learn what you need and what you don't need when on the road. I started out packing everything I may possibly need. Now, I have to be able to carry it on the plane without some Sassy Stew giving me sass. I try very hard to not let that happen!
There are certain things that I cannot and will not go on a trip without having in my possession.
There are certain things that I cannot and will not go on a trip without having in my possession.
- My smartphone. I have a Droid and I love my Droid. I don't know how I functioned without it. And yes, it has a pink case (like my blogger friend Masshole Mommy...I like pink check her blog out by clicking on the link). At least it's pink for now. I can track my flights, check in, keep my reservations at my fingertips, text, email. And the all important Facebook.
- My Kindle. I had vacillated over asking for this at Christmas time. What the heck was I thinking? I LOVE MY KINDLE! I can read a murder mystery, business book or anything I want without having to pack 3 or 4 books. I tend to read a lot and was spending upwards of $20 a trip on books. The only thing I don't like is that you can't have it on while the plane is taking off and landing. And if you were wondering, it has a PINK case on it!
- My laptop. Even though I can do almost everything on my smartphone, I still need my laptop. I need it for work mostly but sometimes the Facebook app just doesn't cut the mustard.
- My Tom-Tom. I can follow a map pretty good but I really would just rather have some funny voice tell me where to go and how to get there. Austin Powers anyone? Groovy, baaaa-by!
- My makeup. Yes, I am one of THOSE women. I do not go anywhere without my makeup on. I am picky about my makeup. I have had my luggage lost for 48 hours and had to go buy drugstore brand. I thought my skin was going to commit suicide over that. I am a BareMinerals girl.
So if you see me trying to get 3 bags on a plane....shhhh! I promise to only put my 18" rollerbag in the overhead bin. I know my laptop bag and purse will go under the seat in front of me.It's just one teeny little rule I break.
Off to pack for next week!
I agree! I always bring a ton of snacks too.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog through Surfin Saturdays blog hop. Have a great weekend and Happy Easter!
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Thanks for stopping by Amanda! I usually have a bag of candy stashed in my bag...not healthy but sometimes it's the only thing to get me through the day!
ReplyDeleteI never go anywhere without my makeup... Never!!!
ReplyDeleteMasshole mommy sure does like PINK!!! Me too, but for some reason I don't usually buy anything pink...
We have both a Tom Tom and a Garmin and find neither of them work well in Pittsburgh. Not sure of the reason....
Hope you have a very Happy Easter!!
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ReplyDeleteBTW I so want a droid and I am always torn between pink and purple. Purple is the FAV color but sometimes the pink just screams "ME!"
I love that you love pink too!
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Tawna
I had an issue in Pittsburgh the first time I used my TomTom...it was weird. Sent me way out of my way and I got super lost. they are good, when they work!
ReplyDeleteFor me, the pink is all my accessories, I don't look good in pink though so very little of my clothes are pink.
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I have a Garmin and it gets all mixed up in Boston. I'm in the burbs and it works well out here, but when I go into the city - forget about it. They did a huge project in the city called the big dig several years ago and I think my Garmin is set for pre big dig directions. Grrrr.
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