Ok, so let me start out with a few things.
1. This post mainly focuses on the packing aspect of preparing.
2. This post contains some not so typical "pretty" blog photos-I wanted to portray the craziness of packing.
3. I tried to pack light for this trip (or lighter than I usually do), but now that I'm here and I've unpacked, I've realized that I brought enough clothes to last me for more than two weeks. Not even kidding. Ok now on to the actual post!
So, when I know I have a trip coming up, I usually start planning a list of things I'll need about a week in advance, and then use one of the days before I leave as an errand day. This errand day mainly consisted of returning a FitBit, spending way more money than necessary at Target (anyone else have this problem?), and visiting the library for the second time this week.
Just a few random products…oh and yes I know the background of this photo looks quite odd, but I had no natural light and had already put my normal photo backgrounds back in its normal place.
For this trip, I tried to be a little more methodical in planning my outfits. Usually, I'll have an idea of the schedule for the trip and what kind of clothes I'll need, but not for this one. We are spending the week in Destin, Florida, where my little brother has a baseball tournament. So, we're technically at the beach, but not really. Anyways, the days here typically go something like one or two games in the morning and then we'll have the afternoons free. I tried to bring an equal amount of casual clothes/ norts and "cute" outfits.
I start out my packing process by laying out a ton of outfit options on my bed.
I am so obsessed with this new coral poppy necklace!! 4th of July outfit preview :)
Speaking of books, here are the ones I plan on reading. I read Eleanor & Park on the way up (so sad!), and I'm almost halfway through Yes Please!
Let me know what your book recommendations are or if you want a post about my favorite books!
Then, I start to put everything in my suitcase. I put all my underwear, sports bras, tank tops, etc. in the zipper pocket, and then I roll up all my workout clothes, norts, and t-shirts in the bottom of the suitcase.
On top of those, I start putting all my outfits. I roll them all up into one roll, along with matching jewelry.
On the very top, I put some random polo shirts and my Fourth of July outfit options.
That was all in that bag!
The other big bag I brought was my Vera Bradley duffle. In there all I had was a change of clothes, all my shoes, and my toiletries.
Again, I apologize for the bad photo quality….it was super dark!
Here are the bags I ended up bringing, along with a backpack with books and summer school assignments, a pillow, and a blanket.
So now that you've seen the better of the packing photos…let me show you what it's really like.
Just a little behind the scenes blogging for y'all!!
Also, I was thinking of making one of my next posts a little more personal!! I just have so many thoughts running through my head about being a senior?!! in August, and I need to write them down!
But, be on the look-out for a 4th of July post, and a post about how I organize my planner soon!! I am really trying to create original posts rather than copy the ones that a lot of amazing bloggers have done, so please comment if there is something y'all would like to see!
Hope y'all are having a great summer!
---Abigail
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