Packing is absolutely my most hated part of going away. Making a list, waiting in the TSA line, travel time, car/plane, etc. I can do all that but packing, pssshh. I may be complaining but I know everyone has at least that one thing they just can’t get over when it comes to traveling, and this is mine.

Keith and I are going camping this coming weekend. Camping is a whole different way to pack. You need a tent, sleeping bag, grill, stakes and so on. I love it once I’m there, but the preparation of it all is SO much.

Here are some of my reasons as to why it is my least favorite part!

Forgetting Something.

I am a very forgetful person so this is a very likely possibility for me. There is always the chance that you can forget a charger, your glasses, a toothbrush, etc. It could be something small or something actually very important. You either have to buy new when you get there or depending what it is, deal without it.

Packing Too Soon.

If you pack too soon, you may put away something you want to wear between now and the time you leave. Toiletries too… things like lotion, a brush, toothpaste that I use each day, I need to remember to bring these things with me the morning I leave.

Laundry, Laundry, Laundry.

Washing anything that you want to bring with you between now and the time you are leaving. Sometimes there will be a pair of jeans or a tee that I want to bring with me but I can’t just do a load of laundry with one item so I need to gather up a load just for one item!

Weather.

The best thing of packing is putting together cute outfits for your trip! It is fun until you realize… I need to check the weather. This can be stressful because no matter how much you check the weather, it can always change! Mother Nature is spontaneous so you have to be prepared for her. In my mind, this means you need to pack a little extra, even if it’s just a couple more items.

Packing might be fun for some people. It’s the step that prepares you for the journey ahead! It’s exciting knowing in such a short time you will be on your way to the getaway you have been anticipating since you first planned it! I just don’t see it that way but good for the people that do 🙂 . Even though I’m not the person to see it that way, I’m glad I can find the positive in it for someone else, haha.

I will say though, once I have it all done and over with, I am gleaming with joy 🙂 .

See ya,
Samm 🌻