It was a hassle getting to Texas yesterday. Rob didn’t finish all the laundry, so it was a scramble to get it all in the laundromat and clean before we left. We didn’t have nearly enough time for loving on the dogs before we left (there is never, ever enough time to love on the dogs before we leave. So many belly rubs and kisses to give!) We did the last-minute pack of all our toiletries and electronics that can’t be tucked away early. In the car I realized our flight was at 12:00, not 12:40 like we were planning, and frantically tried to call to get on a later flight while Rob frantically drove and we both frantically yelled at each other. “Your fault. No, yours!”
At the airport the closer parking lot was full, so we had to park in the far one and hustle over on the shuttle. The woman who checked our bags shook her head and wished us luck; our flight had been delayed, but would be boarding in “a minute”.
We are both airport security ninja-rockstars and jammed through the screening process as per u (I always think people must be admiring us as we amble away while the hapless masses are getting stopped for forgotten contraband water bottles and struggling back into their complicated boots); I ran to our gate with my shoes on my hands. We made it, and we made up by 10,000 feet and spent the flight napping and picking things from the SkyMall.
I lost my sweatshirt at the layover – the only really warm thing I brought. We blamed each other. We made up again. I will find another sweatshirt. It is not worth the fight.
How do you make traveling easier (aside from looking at the right time!)?
I think it just becomes easier the more often you travel; I’ve really learned how to pack efficiently and utilize “quick-dry underwear” so I only need to pack 2-3 pairs.
I also feel like a TSA “ninja” and strategically pack my carry-on so I can whip out the laptop and bag of liquids with one hand and always wear slip-on shoes.
Hope it’s not too much information, but here’s a link to a similar brand of underwear:
http://www.packinglight.net/plight/product.asp?s_id=0&prod_name=Ex+Officio+Give-n-Go+Bikini+Brief&pf_id=PAAAIAPMNCBLHECD&dept_id=3089
Hope you’re having a great time down there! I’ve always wanted to go to SxSW.
Jessica
12 Mar 10 at 9:25 am
A book, a magazine, a soft blanket, my Klean Kanteen (spelling??) and an iPod are what allow me to survive any flight, no matter how hectic or no matter what I forget.
Have a blast in SXSW, wish I were there this year again! Alas, school got in the way. Next year perhaps, a reunion for SXSW in Austin?
Nadia
12 Mar 10 at 11:30 am
How about packing the day before? Just sayin’. =)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! (IN A FEW MINS!)
G.
12 Mar 10 at 11:37 pm
gah…
just reading this post makes my anxiety level raise up!
i am a list maker; with little check boxes and everything.
my significant other is also necessary to smooth traveling as he is very good at the “pack it in advance” concept.
and i agree, there is never enough time for bidding a temporary farewell to the dog (and cats)
reneé
13 Mar 10 at 10:05 am