15 November 2005
It says something (I'm not sure what, though), that the pile of electronic equipment I'm taking with me outweighs the pile of clothes and personal bits I'm taking with me... by a factor of loads.
It occurs to me that I need to go buy a pair of PJs*, just in case the hotel should go on fire and I wind up standing in the street wrapped in a duvet... or more likely so I don't have to get dressed before answering the door to room service in the morning when they bring my brekkie**.
I have so much crap to take with me that I actually had to break with my lifetime's habit and make a list.***
I'm quite a fan of Aveda hair products (especially the Rosemary & Mint shampoo), and so when I was in the salon getting my hair done last week, I spotted some travel size bottles of shampoo. "A-ha!" I thought. "What a perfect idea. I think I'll come back and get some of those next week". Which I duly did. And promptly put back when I was told that they cost 3.50. For 50ml. The 250ml bottle costs 8 quid. Sod that for a carry on. I'll either find a bottle myself or take the big bottle.
Packing too early makes me crazy. I always panic and think I've forgotten stuff and it takes twice as long in the morning as I unpack and re-pack everything.
To take a pair of back-up shoes or not to take a pair of back-up shoes. That is the question. Whether 'tis nobler to just say screw it, and then rush round the Bullring if necessary**** or suffer the blisters of unbroken-in shoes.
Note to self: don't forget your toothbrush and toothpaste.
* so I don't normally wear anything in bed. I live in a house with central heating and I have a nice warm duvet. Why would I need to wear anything in bed?
** just cos I don't usually eat brekkie doesn't mean I won't when it's been prepared by someone other than me and I'm not going to be able to nip downstairs for a sausage sarnie mid-morning.
*** which I obviously put somewhere safe, and will dig out just as soon as I remember where that safe place was...
**** me? look for an excuse to go shoe shopping? never! (much)
Take the backup shoes! I recently shared my thoughts on how many pairs of shoes to pack. Obsessed? Moi? :)
Body Shop sell empty bottles in two sizes suitable to decamp such things as shampoo and conditioner etc. They cost about 30p each and you can take a little with you and leave the big bottle at home. Have a great time and if you have a moment at some point remember the message to E.T. love and hugs.
Have a great time and take advantage of the hotel staff doing everything for you (or as much as you can get away with!).
And yes to back up shoes!
Have you checked at Boots for miniature toiletries (sp?), I love their yummy fruity stuff whose name now eludes me...
xx
After careful consideration, I believe I have a solution to the P.J/room service/streaker conundrum.
Body paint.
You could skillfully create the illusion of P.Js with body paints and;
Possible problems may include;
I think it's worth a go however - don't gaive up on your dream Pixeldiva.
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