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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

while i'm elsewhere

"While I'm elsewhere...I wait to get home, where I can sink into my living-room chair, my feet up and rejoicing at not pacing new streets. This is the moment I look forward to from about one-third of the way into any trip, the point at which I start numbering the days until my return, counting the diminishing store of vitamin pills I doled out when I packed, watching the dirty laundry accumulate until it's a bigger pile than the clothes yet to be worn: the turning point."

a selection from NOT NOW, VOYAGER by Lynn Sharon Schwartz

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

10 easy pieces

i always think that when i travel, i will pack ONLY the things i need and that i will wear.

then something takes over.

what if it's cold (or hot)? if i go out, i need to bring ______(fill in the blank)
i once compiled a list of how to pack for any number of days by bringing 10 easy pieces
it went something like this:

skirt
blazer
shirt
pair of jeans
sweater set (i count this as one)
slacks
light weight shirt/T shirt
dress
trenchcoat
dressy top

i certainly did not count shoes, underwear, sleepwear or accessories, but i think that one really could travel for indefinite periods with these items

select mix and match separates and no more than two pairs of shoes. make sure the separates, especially tops, are made of easy care fabrics that you can hand wash and dry overnight.

lay everything out on your bed and experiment with different combinations. dress them up or down with accessories.
select one pair of sturdy, comfortable shoes for everyday wear. a second, lightweight pair of sandals or flats for evening.
sleepwear, underwear and one medium sized handbag should do it.

someday i will try this.