There’s nothing I like more than packing and planning ahead, so of course three days before I’m due to fly out, I’ve got my suitcases filled and stacked by the doorway. They were even under 50 lbs on my first try!
When I tell people I’ve got to pack a year’s worth of possessions into two suitcases, most people furrow their brows and look sad for me. They are so wrong! I LOVE IT. I love moving and having the opportunity to choose the things I really like, abandoning everything else. I love leaving holes in my possessions, looking forward to the things I’ll buy in Greece (shampoo and boots). I love the feeling of knowing that I can fit my life into two suitcases, a backpack, and a computer bag. It makes me feel free. Continue reading