yes i thought about bringing the shoes... i can't dress around them because well... i need something black. a replacement is iffy because new shoes hurt when you have to walk a lot.

as for the editing, i am very bad at it when it comes to clothing. i have improved over the years but inevitably find myself without one or five things that would have been just perfect. i am already having to double pack... for daywear/nightwear because activities and temperatures both require it. so perhaps i will edit in a different way, i.e. try pick out what i *really do* want this pile i have now. rather than trying to decide what i *might not* need. excluding things is hard for me... so an inclusive process might be better.

right... dad just fed me a salami sandwich. nowish/soon he will help me get the things from the garage which i am afraid of.

then i really have to start packing. i am also considering this strategy
-- pick a bag
-- start throwing things in
-- what doesn't fit stays behind.

but i know i'll end up reshuffling even the bag choice if i am not satisfied.

i prepaid one checked piece but i kinda want to get everything into a carry on. the meds will be with me, regardless - i think i can fit them in my purse. i am figuring on 2 days extra depakote (i have to stuff them into a brand new pack) and simple full packs of everything else... should do. not gonna worry about showering/hair stuff this time - how much damage can you do in 6 days - i will try to go light on the hotel products. i'd like hair gel but i have other liquids... and with the new rules... ARGGHHH, forget it. lol. i can live without conditioner for that period too. i have tooth care items in my purse always... need to remember to bag those w/ the rest though. arghh new regs.

i may need another lorazepam, but i can't afford to sleep today....

off to the garage...

~ waves ~

good luck today with all of your packing.
sending some good vibes your way.
((((HUGS))))
bizi

Thank you dear Bizi!!!
i need them!!!

i am half-packed but still unsure of the rest..... still have accessories to figure out... group/pack... and i still may change back... at least i've narrowed things down to one of 2 bags both could go as carryon if i don't stuff them....

i am so upset about the shoes... i totally spaced getting them repaired here the last 2 weeks when i had the chance....

ARGGGGGGGGHHHH STRESSSS I HATE PACKINGGGGGG

too many DECISIONS!

~ waves ~

Waves,

How was the salami sandwich? ( I might be hungry right now )


I like the strategy for throwing everying into a bag.
Make sure
1. right meds and right amounts for the length of time. Put in a safe spot
2. stuff stuff in bag and then modify.

Pack anything questionable to put under the plane so that securty is not a hassle. It is hassle anyway, but if you don't have their banned products you can get through with less hassle.

The truth is that as long as you have your meds and ticket and id to get on the plane everything else is secondary. Sometimes I have to remind myself of that in order to talk myself into going.

If one does not have exactly what one would have at home, that is ok. You can manage with what is packed.


You are going to look good no matter what you packed. And you are going to have a good time.

M

Have a wonderful time if you get on here before you leave.
(((((((HUGS)))))))
bizi

Waves,

You will pack just the right things, and do just fine.

have a great time.

Donna

heard from you in another thread.
Don't know how much internet time you get but thought I would post to you in case you read here again.
Glad that there was a subway to escape to. sorry things are difficult there...hopefully your travel mates will understand...not mess with you.
I hope you are having some fun.
be careful ....
nice to hear from you.
thanks for posting on my thread.
bizi

Hi Bizi!

my travelmates are ultimately being ok with going separate ways (their going, my holing up) in the daytime. that is after my meltdown the other night because i didn't want to walk another step nor wait for 10pm to be at the restaurant let alone get served...

that was not an enjoyable evening for me but the first 2.5 mg lorazepam eventually got me to stop shaking and able to attempt talking again. then the trying to work things through later required another 2.5 mg lorazepam. and i am perhaps still paying for it in spades... but they left the laptop to babysit me today lol... i didn't think of it in time yesterday. so today i will be on and off. off some coz i have to let them clean the room.

i am eating the other half of my subway sub for brunch ... and that is more than fine with me... coz i don't have to leave the room yet. i wsnted to buy postcards at least but honestly... i dunno... there are too many ppl out there, i am starting to feel sort of claustrophobic when on the street. it isn't that i feel fear or anxiety, more a sense of repulsion at all these bodies walking by bumping by, avoiding narrowly and having to avoid... and noises from stupid toys they sell.

anyway. i am having some good times. but i was basically done with vacation as of yesterday. now it is all about food for me. if i get meals i like and maybe cannot usually get at home, that makes my day. like last night we had thai. we were all gung ho for it too, so that worked out nicely.

the hotel room is very comfortable. the room service is a bit inconsistent but adequate. it is nice having my own room and a real bed to sleep in for a few days. i fly back tomorrow.

take care of yourself Bizi. (((hugs)))

~ waves ~

Waves
Glad to see this update.

The other post had me worried.

Have a safe trip home. And hope you have a good start back to work
when you do.

Donna

yes do enjoy the food scene while you are there, glad that they are letting you chill. 5 years ago when we went to london to celebrate our 10 wedding anniversary. I am not the morning person and jeff knew that so he would get up early and go do stuff then come back and get me. this worked out well...I missed stuff it was more important for me to be able to sleep. you get so alone time minus the house keeping intrusion.
thanks for posting.
you do sound a bit better today.
bizi