10 May 2009

packing list!

this is what i wish i could pack:
this is what i am actually packing:

CLOTHING:
rain jacket
1 sweater
bathing suit
2 pairs sandals
1 pair dressy shoes
1 pair jeans
1 pair pants
2 pairs capris
3-4 skirts
4 tank tops
5 t-shirts
5 blouses
2 pajama pants
lots of underwear
1 pair shorts
3 pairs socks
dressy scarf
buff

KITCHEN:
non-stick skillet
small kitchen knife
kitchen scissors
ziplock bags
2 water bottles
vegetable peeler

TOILETRIES:
3 bottles shampoo
3 bottles conditioner
camp towel
towel and washcloth
2 pairs glasses
8 pairs contacts
4 bottles contact solution
eyeglass repair kit
6 deodorants
nail clippers
a little make-up
2 tubes facewash
2 bars body soap
razors
1 tube toothpaste
1 toothbrush
brush/comb/hairties/bobby pins/headbands
small mirror
hand sanitizer

ART SUPPLIES:
watercolor set
paintbrushes
watercolor paper
sketchbooks
sharpies
colored pencils
pencils
glue
exacto knife

MISCELLANEOUS:
wind-up flashlight
headlamp
leatherman
1 set double sheets
sleeping bag
hammock
bike helmet
wind-up alarm clock
duct tape
scissors
laptop
ipod
speakers
camera
jump drive
memory cards
photos of family and friends
6-8 favorite books
bible
calendar/planner
journals
stationary
pens
american stamps
stickers for kids
2 travel games
money belt
bookbag
cash
gifts for homestay family

i am planning to take one large wheely suitcase and a large backpack.
sometimes, this doesn't seem like much at all, and i have no worries about it all fitting.  
other times, like now when i typed out this whole list, it seems like a TON of stuff.  of course, this is a rough draft, and i may add or delete items as i weigh my bags.  my max is 80 pounds!

1 comment:

  1. i'm interested in where the bike helmet will fit best... that's quite the list joy! also, please post a picture of yourself using the headlamp because i think that's awesome.

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