When I went to England and Scotland last year with my friend Michelle, we were polar opposites in terms of packing. Her suitcase was a thing of BEAUTY-streamlined, well organized, and she packed the perfect amount of things. Yup, that Chelly is a lean, mean, packing machine.
I, on the other hand, ended up lugging around a carry on, a humongous laptop bag and an extra large suitcase that weighed just over 50 lbs. and had a bright pink label stuck on it from the airport baggage people that basically said, “I AM A FAT ASS! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT WITHOUT A FORKLIFT OR INTRICATE PULLEY SYSTEM AND SAFETY GOGGLES!!!”
Yah. I’m bright like that.
From that point on, it seems like my packing skills (or lack thereof) have just deteriorated. Let’s take my preperation to take a quick weekend jaunt down to Salt Lake that has ended up as a five day experiement in car repair horror.
I woke up, showered, brushed my teeth and threw some random things in a bag.
Such planning and preperation! So, given this information do any of you really find it THAT surprising that I ended up on this little “Broken down car adventure” with NO PAJAMAS and FIVE PAIRS OF SHOES?
I have to clarify that two of these pairs were bought at a BOGO sale before I found out how hideous my car repair bill would be. And come on! These two pairs of adorableness for $25.00????
Yah, I really don’t feel THAT horrible about it. Although, I do admit that I HAVE TO STOP BUYING SHOES OR THIS SUMMER SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE IMELDA MARCOS INCIDENT OF ‘08!!!! (I also should stop using so many capital letters when I post.)
Gah.
While I do love my new shoes and can’t really regret them because of the fabulous buy that they were, I will cop to feeling very foolish that when I was flinging my personal belongings into a duffle bag, I somehow thought it was appropriate to pack three pairs of wedge sandals along on a two-day trip but only one bra.
(I know, I know. You all wish you were me.)
Thank goodness for Target.
Melanie at BeanPaste says:
For what it’s worth, that bra-to-shoe packing ratio makes absolute sense to me. Few people see the tatas, but everyone sees the toes.
June 24th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
glittersmama says:
Your packing skills may blow, but your show purchasing skills are freaking awesome.
glittersmamas last blog post..Help a Fren Out
June 24th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Sarah says:
Shoes make everything better! And as much as your car bill sucks I GOT A LORALEE SLEEPOVER OUT OF IT!!!
Sarahs last blog post..Of Course
June 24th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Connie says:
Do you want me to bring you some slightly used bra and panties? LOL! How about some flannel pajamas? They are purple and have snowmenz on them.
I GET TO MEET LORALEE TONIGHT!!
Connies last blog post..Let’s Make A Deal!
June 24th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
rima says:
I love the red ones. Totally worth going braless.
rimas last blog post..Baby Powder: Not Just for Bums
June 24th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Jill (CDJ) says:
I am a serial over packer. I once packed 8 pairs of a shoes for a 4-day trip to the beach. The beach! Where you where no shoes! My shoes and cute outfits are like my children, though. I just can’t leave any of them behind.
Jill (CDJ)s last blog post..Jill’s Rules 2: Electic Boogaloo
June 24th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
hairyshoefairy says:
*gasp* I totally need those red shoes! You do have some mad purchasing skillz. My packing skillz are not really up to par either. If it makes you feel any better my bag would have looked pretty much like yours. Lots of shoes - just in case.
hairyshoefairys last blog post..We Are Family
June 24th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Bridge says:
LOL…
I totally need Chelle to help me pack for Europe. I’ve never packed for 2 weeks. Last time I went it was for 3 months. I packed slightly more than I will be this time.
Bridges last blog post..witty like me
June 24th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Christine says:
You’re singing my tune.
We’ve decided, what with the outrageous cost of gas and parking in San Fransisco, to take the train into the city for BlogHer.
My husband is GIDDY! He’s mocking me already because my packing is going to have to be majorly streamlined…we have to carry with us all we are taking.
Be prepared to see me wearing the same clothes and shoes over and over. And over.
June 24th, 2008 at 10:53 pm
Pants says:
Those shoes are FREAKING ADORABLE!
Pantss last blog post..Sad
June 25th, 2008 at 12:03 am
Elizabeth says:
Packing leaves me almost incapacitated now. Myself and three children AND the husband who will not pack more than and hour ahead of departure.
But, I had shoes like those… I wouldn’t need so many other options. You were totally justified bringing lots of shoes and only one bra. Totally.
Elizabeths last blog post..Baby Book: My teeth aren’t photogenic, but I am
June 25th, 2008 at 12:05 am
natalie says:
i now feel the need to go shoe shopping. i have gotten into the habit of only wearing uber comfortable shoes since we walk everywhere over here. i have no shoes with heels at all! well there is one pair that are ugly that i have kept just in case i ever need a pair of black heels. my list of stuff to buy when i get back to america is growing daily. i need to win the lottery or be adopted by daddy warbucks i’m thinking or else i am sunk.
natalies last blog post..Where are all the troglodytes?
June 25th, 2008 at 1:19 am
lceel says:
Bras are overrated anyway. I prefer women who give their girls FREEDOM.
lceels last blog post..Take me out to the ballgame
June 25th, 2008 at 8:36 am
Angella says:
I am SO BEHIND on the Cute Shoe crusade. Am loving yours.
Am also wishing Canada would hurry up and get a Target already.
Angellas last blog post..Mommalicious
June 25th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Alicia says:
I always forget PJs. ALWAYS. And those shoes are damn cute.
I make many a stop at Target when I’m traveling. I swear I spend more time in them than sight-seeing. Love me some Target. I even have a Target song. Do you want to hear it?
Trust me, you don’t.
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June 25th, 2008 at 11:39 am
In the Trenches of Mommyhood says:
I think I have that same packing disability, along with the same bargain shoe addiction.
In the Trenches of Mommyhoods last blog post..The Broken Camera Story
June 25th, 2008 at 11:45 am
Chelle says:
Fab shoes, hon!
June 25th, 2008 at 11:58 am
sizzle says:
I need those shoes. STAT!
sizzles last blog post..Keyed Up
June 25th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Camille says:
Hey, I remember those red shoes!!! I had a great time seeing them–er, you–and can’t wait to do it again. I mean it. I think we should make Chili’s a regular. (As regular as Canada and Utah can get, that is.)
Camilles last blog post..If My Backyard Could Talk, it Would Sue Me for Negligence
June 26th, 2008 at 12:05 am
Shamelessly Sassy says:
Oh, I love those shoes! Love them!
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June 26th, 2008 at 11:24 am
Jonathan Merchant says:
My sister in law packed all her stuff in to a backpack and spent an entire month in Europe.
There’s sites out there that show you how to pack light and still have a good time.
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June 26th, 2008 at 11:30 am
Alison says:
Just have to say you crack me up! Good luck packing for BlogHer.
June 29th, 2008 at 8:24 am
180/360 says:
Those shoes are super cute. I never go into American Eagle. Perhaps I should?!
180/360s last blog post..Travelogue: Fairbanks, Alaska ~ June 2008
July 1st, 2008 at 1:22 am
VDog says:
I swear, there’s gonna be like five of us at BlogHer with those same red shoes on — if you see mine say hi!!
VDogs last blog post..From the VDog School of Cracker Home Repair
July 6th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Jennifer, Playgroups are no place for children says:
Um??? HOW DID I MISS THIS!!!! I’m laughing, partially because I’m so excited to join the club and partially because I’m such a post copycatter.
Jennifer, Playgroups are no place for childrens last blog post..Too Dorothy?
July 7th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
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July 8th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Erin says:
These shoes are a thing of Beauty!
July 8th, 2008 at 1:33 pm