Packing

I started packing for our around the world cruise two weeks ago. I filled my large suitcase to the brim and still had a lot more to go. Dave looked at my poor pitiful suitcase and told me I would need a larger one. So I went shopping and found the perfect one for me at the BX on Hill Air Force Base. I waited until today to transfer my clothes and was pleasantly surprised to see I had plenty of room to spare. Dave taught me a trick years ago. When packing, roll your clothes and stack them! You can fit in so much more. 

My clothes filled up 3/4 of the suitcase. I have 2 dresses, 3 skirts, a swim suit and cover up, exercise clothes, pjs, at least 20 different styles of shirts, 2 jeans, 2 stretch pants, 3 capri's, sweater, shawl, undergarments, socks, 3 pairs of shoes, medications, personal care items, and more. I still have plenty of room to put a dress jacket and rain jackets in, a hat, as well as all my shirts that need hanging. 

I didn't monitor weight control. We'll see what the damages are tomorrow. Oh! tomorrow! I can't believe it's here. A year and a half ago seemed so long ago. Where did the time go! I was brave then. I think I might get sick. Sea sick... yes! But mostly home sick for my kids and grandkids. And home. We'll be gone 4 months and 20 days. I haven't been gone this long before. Wish me luck!