A note before flying

Leaving on vacation has its ups and downs. The ups are obvious. As for the downs, to start, packing is a pain in the ass. What do I bring? Where am I going while I'm there? Will I need "fancy" clothes? Ugggh! It's the same story every single time I leave to go somewhere. I never know what to bring and I am always afraid of forgetting something. To top it all off, I know pictures will be involved and I don't want to show up on my Nana's wall looking like an idiot. I wish packing your clothes was as easy as packing your bathroom necessities. Alas, as a woman I am forever doomed to a life full of icky packing decisions.

Today I felt like crap. Yes, all day. To make myself feel better I sat around and did nothing. Not a damn thing. It's amazing how good it can feel to sit on your ass for a day straight with no impending work or chores (I never consider packing to be a chore until the last minute). Bad TV can sometimes be a glorious thing as well. I now know how some celebs become so completely out of it. They must watch E! TV 24-7. It is the most ridiculous station, but I couldn't help but to be amused by the countdown of embarrassing star moments. No, it's not quite Dallas, but it's effing hilarious!

This evening has been full of the same. I'm preparing myself for my 4 a.m. wake-up. I've given up coffee in the a.m. because it makes my stomach feel like imploding. I'm going to have to survive tomorrow on my allowance of 2 caffeinated beverages a day. To top it all off, I'll be stuck in the Atlanta Airport for 3 hours and 45 minutes. What the hell do you do in the Atlanta Airport for almost 4 hours? I have a hard time amusing myself for 2 hours? I better make sure my I-pod is fully charged and ready for action.

All in all I am really looking forward to this trip. Hopefully I will get to tour some of the museums in DC and do some light shopping at one of the Mills Malls. I haven't seen my Aunt, Nana or my friend John for over 4 years, so it is a much needed visit. In order to make that visit, I must pack so TTFN!