Any one who has traveled with me knows that packing light is not my strength. I've discovered that is not because I am unable to decide what to leave behind but my luggage has been too large. I have some very nice pieces of luggage that I've acquired over the years (how I've acquired them is for a later discussion). Many a guy has shaken his head and marked me a senseless girl as I struggle with these large bags on a car trip. More than one as given me the most evil stare as they cram the piece into a small Ford Escort of Dodge Neon.
As I pack my suitcase I equate empty space with me forgetting something. If I don't have to throw my entire body on top of the bag to shut it I have obviously forgotten something. Typically the large heavy bag comes back with 46% of the items unused. I fall into my chair after dragging the thing up the 3 flights of stairs to my apartment.
To rectify this problem I have relegated my luggage to the closet only to be used on long business trips where I'm flying out. All short weekend jaunts are limited to my black tote and Press Ganey duffel bag. It was such a joy this weekend to make one easy trip up the stairs with my bags. I was even able to keep talking on my cell phone and get the mail in this single trip. I used majority of things in the bag, lacking nothing.
Maybe there is hope for my back yet.
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