I have no idea how this year had gone by so fast. Seems like it was just July a few days ago, and even June---the last time was in Italy. November seemed so far off, but now it is here and I'm outta here heading back to Italy with a little stop in south Florida...
I have never been away for so long, at least not in many years, so packing for something like this is a whole new concept for me. In ture Libra fashion, I spent hours deciding what bags to use, clothes to take and additional acoutrements. Three weeks? I'll need like, nail clippers, band-aids, spot cleaner, eye-drops...and how many shoes do I bring? Socks? Do I bring 1 week or two weeks of underware? Should they all be in like colors so that it is easier to do a laundry load? In addition to just plain packing, I am micro organizing, attempting to pre-plan the plan. It's ridiculous of me when you look at Jimbo, who has one small bag. How on earth does he have almost a month worth of supplies in that little thing?
Well, save faith, as I got all my crap together in one bag as well, plus a giant suitcase full of cds. That, is probablly our biggest and heaviest bag (for once). The good part about the cd suitcase, is that when it gets lighter, I can replace it my Italian purchases (hehehe). And I brought bubble wrap for the wine bottles (you better believe I will try my hardest to bring back some Italian wine and olive oil...like, duh). And I decided not to bring too many shoes, becasue then I would not have room for the new ones I plan on buying in Rome. I mean, isn't that the place to acquire the hottest foot stylings in season? Okay, maybe that's in Milan, but c'mon, I'm sure there will be some kickass boots in Eternal City. So there.
We are off to Key West this week, then Miami on the weekend. That reminds me to pack some sunscreen....and a koozie...
