I'm no stranger to packing my stuff. Whether it be for a trip or just going back and forth for school and stuff (one of these days Imma write about driving and commuting, cause man, that's-- it can be very annoying). I'm packing for a big trip, did I mention this? I can't remember, but I'm going to the Philippines for like a month and I'm one of those people that packs extra of like EVERYTHING cause I'm paranoid I'll loose something or something will get ruined or I wont be able to wash things and all that. But then I stop and remember, the Philippines is not the arctic circle or the middle of Amazon Jungle or something. Its a civilized place with a Starbucks, Burger King, and a Mc Donalds on every corner and things like CVS (though they have their own drugstores, Watsons? was it? and stuff) and supermarkets like SM. There are also like 5 malls in the area I'm going and just overall a bountiful amount of things I could buy if I needed something. (Not to mention a bountious [did I just make that word up?] supply of BOBA/Bubble Tea! <3 Love!) And so right now I've got all my luggage almost packed, I basically just need socks and toiletries but I feel like I don't have enough. Ahhhh! I know I do, and I can buy more if I need to, but I always feel like I don't have enough. Even though I'm sure there will be a few pieces that I don't even use -_- Although, it is my goal to justify everything I'm bringing and wear everything at least once! That's my goal!
And anyone who is Filipino, or do all Asians do this, knows that you gotta bring the Balikbayan boxes XD You always gotta bring stuff home for all the relatives and cousins XD We already got those good to go and at their 50 pound limit. But I kinda wish, cause those boxes then take up some of our check in luggage, that we didn't have them so that I could bring more XD But I just gotta deal and use what I got.
Oh! I'll just tell you, as well, some tips for packing so that you, hopefully, forget less stuff. What I do, is for clothes, I either start from the toes up or the head down and I think about what I wear and if I've packed them. So I go: shoes (OMG I STILL NEED TO PACK EXTRA SHOES), flip flops, socks, pants, leggings, sweats, shorts, skirts, dresses, underwear, tank tops, shirts, long sleeves, sports bras, regular bras, sweaters, jackets. Like that. I just go through everything I might wear and write them down or just mentally do it, and pack it and check it off. I don't wear any hats or scarves if you're wondering XD But if you do, feel free to add that to the list. Then for other things, I start by thinking of what I do throughout the day. Wake up, contacts, shower, soap, shampoo, conditioner, razors, towel, lotion, facial care routine stuff, sunscreen etc. Then do the same for bed and basically, just think about everything I use so that I can pack it and not forget it. So far I'm doing pretty well, but I figure that if I forget something, I can buy it, or maybe I didn't need it that bad in the first place. Or if its dire someone can send it to me XD though that's expensive. But, hey, money does a lot.
Anyway, for all of those who are traveling this summer, God Bless and be safe and have fun! :D And don't get into trouble and don't do things that you think you can do just because you're on vacation. Think before you act and hold yourselves accountable for your actions. I am not one of those people that says "do you", because I don't full agree. I say "follow God and do what you do to glorify Him" :)
And with that, see ya later! ^_^
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