Soon, I will make good my escape.
Farewell to winter. To salt that ruins my boots. To parkas that give me unnecessary and unwanted bulk. To chapped skin and a sore soul.
For 10 days I will be in the sun. And on NONE OF THOSE DAYS will I reach into a giant suitcase that I CHECKED. Shudder.
If you don't want to check your luggage, here's my carry-on packing cheat sheet:
- One-to-two bathing suits. These are small. They take up no room. Roll 'em and pack 'em.
- If you pass through a Duty Free area on your way down, pick up your necessary liquids / suncreen there. If not, pack small, security-approved amounts in re-usable packaging you can purchase at outlets such as Shopper's Drug Mart. (JUST LIKE IN MY PICTURE).
- One pair of flip-flops/sandals and one pair of running sneakers to run off all the food and drinks I (and you) will consume. At MOST pack one extra pair of metallic slip-ons. Metallic shoes look semi-fancy. I'm into them.
- One maxi dress. Roll it up, etc.
- One knee-length sundress that doubles as a swimsuit cover-up
- One pair of shorts (neutral in colour or denim)
- One-to-two T-shirts (for wearing with the shorts).
- One gauzy blouse (also for wearing with the shorts, but fancy-style).
- One hat.
- One pair of sunglasses.
- Underwear.
- One pair of running shorts and a running tank.
- Sometimes I pack a light denim jacket. But I accidentally gave mine away during my last clothing purge and I'm sad.
- Toiletries.
- I used to pack a necklace, but now I don't bother.
- An e-reader on which to read ALL THE BOOKS.
I like packing my things in a soft-sided carry-on (I have a Roots bag and I LOVE IT) because it's easier to SHOVE into the overhead bins.
The end.
And thus concludes my self-mandated once-a-week blog post.
