Have you ever wandered what you would take if you could only have one suitcase and you have to live away from your home for months on end?The thought had never really occurred to me. The immensity of that never really sunk in.Two years ago when we decided to travel around the world, I can’t say it really meant much to me…just how do I part with my stuff for months? I’m certainly not a minimalist in my daily life. I like looking around and seeing mementos of the highs and lows in my life- the broken tea cup that no one broke,the fabric collection of “someday” projects,family pictures,etc. You get the idea! Anyway, today is the day. The end of the procrastination. The day of Reckoning. Commitment Day.
I’ve had to open and close this beast of a suitcase four times. I have agonized over shorts?pants?how many undies? Sweaters?just how much toothpaste do I actually use? Thoughts of my wardrobe has crept into every moment of my life. Those who know me realize how dramatic this is. I mean, my level of fashion culminates with having my underwear on right side out. The fashion bar for excellence is pretty low for me. Now I have had to Marie Kondo every item that found its way into the suitcase..the pressure has reached the level of a volcano exploding.
I.Can’t.Do.It.
So today the bag is closed,locked,labeled and on its way to luggage oblivion. When the UPS man takes it from my hallway my obligation is complete. What I’ve done will most likely surprise me when on Dec 22 I find this case in my room…..until then I’ve washed my hands of it. I’m done being a fashion Diva.
Of course, there’s my carry on suitcase……………….
I will be following your journey and hope we will go a year from now. Any help in what you loved, and what you didnt love will be appreciated. I am thinking more in terms of excursions as I know the ship and people will be wonderful. Safe travels and thank you for doing this.
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