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Chaos!

6/19/2017

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It's the week of my cruise!  Part of me is beyond excited, thinking of the sun, the sand...the frozen drinks...  Part of me is freaking out over packing.  Yeah.  Packing.  I mean, I've never taken a cruise this long.  Emily and I will be gone for 8 days and 7 months. And I'm feeling overwhelmed by luggage sizes, luggage weight, and what I can really wash and rinse in the sink.

As you know, I'm trying out flying Spirit Airlines as a member of their $9 Spirit Club.  This is my first trip with Spirit, so I'm still trying to feel things out a bit.  It's also my first cruise with MSC Cruises, so I don't really know the reputation for dress casual.  It's a real conundrum.

I pack my clothes in space saving bags.  That's both bad AND good.  Bad because it makes me think I can pack more, so I go over weight limits.  Good because I can fit more in there.  Also good...because I can organize right off the bat.  Underclothes and PJs in one bag, shirts in one, pants and skirts in one, and dresses in one.  Easy peasy, right?

I brought 2 tee shirts and 2 workout pants.  I figure I'll buy tee shirts, and I can rinse my workout pants *if* needed.  I brought 7 blouses that can be mixed and matched with the 2 pairs of capris (white and black) and the 3 pairs of capri leggings (black, tan, gray and blue) plus a cute white jacket that I can mix and match with everything.  I brought 3 casual dresses (what can I say...I'm most comfy in dresses) and two different cocktail dresses for formal night.  I brought thin flip flops for the pool and after-cruise hostel stay, two pairs of dressy flip flops and a pair of tennis shoes.  I also have a coverup and 2 swim suits.

I did bring extras.  A hanging bag for organization, magnets, a dry erase board and post it notes for messages, my underwater camera, meds (okay, those aren't extras...) and my beauty stuff.

I'm allowed 40 lbs.  I came in at 32.

Yes, I'm still stressed.  What if I can't add, and I'm over my 40 lbs allowed?  I don't even know what to leave behind!

This time tomorrow, I will be in the hotel, washing the travel yuck off of me, and getting ready for bed.  I can't wait!  I do need the sun and sand.  This week will be exactly what the doctor ordered.
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le monde d'iska link
8/12/2023 02:46:54 am

Great reading thiss

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    I'm Valerie, and before turning 40, I hadn't seen much of the world.  In the past few years, however, I've been able to travel more.  I'm over 50 now, so my take on travel is even more mature!  I have discovered a great love for travel! Join me as I talk about the differences of traveling over 40 ​50.

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