As my house is turning into a winter wonderland; our living room with a tree surrounded with presents, the kitchen overflowing with goodies, the dining area with wrapping supplies, I am escaping the craziness. I like my snoozing dad am keeping a low profile. We have secluded ourselves.
Like Santa I am going over my list, checking it twice, trying to figure out how to pack light. As your president, derek garrett, knows all to well, I am terrible at packing light. Fifty pounds adds up quick && the steep $130 for overweight luggage isn't an expense I need. The designer bags, shoes and coats were the first to go. Then I realized I was going to be going a few weeks not a few months, my jeans decreased to seven pairs. It is going to be rather cold in China, out went my cute flip-flops. As I lightened my load I thought omg if i would do this in real life I wouldn't be such a basket case.
This holiday season remember what's important. Don't bog yourself down with logos and "stuff". Although I can pay a fee for overweight luggage, we can not pay a fee for more time. Do what you need to do when you need to do it.
Merry Christmas!