Yippee! I drug out the suitcase last night and started throwing items into my suitcase this morning. So far I’ve only gotten a few swimsuits and nightgowns packed but I hope to have more items like sunscreen and stuff packed later tonight. I printed a few packing lists out this morning at work and plan to start going down them to see what we have and what I need to pick up at the store or online in the next couple of weeks.
I also am thinking about putting together my outfits for the trip. I think getting an idea of what I might want to wear and piecing it together will help cut down on over packing. I might even try it all on and take photos so I can see what can be mixed and matched. This exercise should also help figure out where the holes are in my vacation wardrobe. I know I have a huge hole with my women’s shoes. I managed to snag some great gladiator sandals that are comfortable but I only got them in silver and gold. I failed to buy the black when they were in stock and now I am missing black sandals. I also grabbed some great looking Puma tennis shoes last week and they should be arriving soon. I think if I can find the flat black sandals somewhere then I should be set. I am just really kicking myself over the black shoes right now.
I also have a last ditch effort to get my favorite swimsuit in a size and style that isn’t skimpy. I bought my normal size and well it is a little too skimpy for my tastes. Probably a couple of years ago I’d be ok with it but I’m feeling a tad bit more modest. Maybe that is the weight gain talking as well. In any case I need to run to the post office and put it in the mail so they can process my exchange. Wish me luck as the post office is just not my thing!
