All Packed

      

Pictures don't do it justice. This thing is MASSIVE.  And I thought I did well packing...hmph.

It weighs in at a whopping 30 pounds (oh yeah, that's NOT including my carry on, which (thankfully) is only a pound or two itself).  I may look like Hercules when I get back.


( PS: Happy Birthday to my wonderful boyfriend. I'm sorry I have to leave you for so long, but glad I get to celebrate today with you! I love you so much <3 )

2 Days to Take Off

Finalized my clothes packing today. Was able to fit it into one lunch-bag-sized "packing cube", and will manage to easily make 42 outfits for 42 days. Images don't include the pants I'm wearing on the plane.  Just need to figure out shoes and I think I'm ready to board! 

 Many ways to wear it. I have 1 pair of yoga pants, 2 pairs of shorts, 4 tank tops, 2 sheer tops, 1 sweater, 1 reversible dress, 2 scarves and 1 small belt.

I roll them to prevent wrinkling, and makes it easier to see all the contents, too.

When you zip it up it looks like a lunch bag! This is an Eagle Creek "packing cube", that I use to keep my clothes kind of in a drawer in my backpack, preventing them from getting lost amongst other things!

Photos soon of me wearing my ridiculously large backpack.  It currently weighs about 27lbs.  (Baggage limit 25kg, so I'm golden!)

The latter half of the challenge

As I continue to work on my packing pile, I am also brainstorming how to complete the second half of the "words of wisdom" task:  to pack double the money.

Double might not happen.   and by "might not", I mean "definitely won't".  While I can leave a bit of safety room from my ideal budget, I still would like to save up some designated splurging cash.

Step 1) Piggy Bank.



Step 2) Tutoring.  I have 3 weeks left, hoping I can get in a couple of sessions before I go, as long as my tutee is okay with it? Finger's crossed!


How else can I save up some cash, QUICK ?

Words of Wisdom

The words of wisdom that have been shared with me many times:  Lay out everything you think you'll need.  Pack half the belongings and double the money. 

This is step one.

Not even everything is in the pile yet...   and I'm having trouble putting together matching outfits with the articles of clothing I've thrown in so far. I wonder how many things I'll want to buy while I'm there?

I would ideally like this pile to weigh under 20lbs (including my bag).  After shot coming soon. 

Pre-Trip Prep

Flights are booked.

Leave Toronto on July 12th (Arriving in Paris on July 13th)
Leave Paris on August 24th (Arriving in Toronto July 24th).

With internet access I'll post photos and snipits of my experiences.
Follow me on my trip to France, Spain, Italy and Croatia!