Travel Preparations
Published on Jun 5th, 2008 in Goals with
I’m in the middle of preparing for a trip to The Lone Star State. The husband and I are to visit family. I admit the organizer in me enjoys the list making - what to pack, water the plants, take out garbage, lock door, etc. etc. etc and so forth. I also do a major house cleaning before any extended leave from home. I love coming home to a clean house; it feels refreshing.
Very nice, but not the kind of plane I want to fly in to Texas!
Usually I let exercise slide when I’m on vacation, but since I’m participating in the WOMAN Challenge, I feel my conscious and competitive nature urging me to fit in exercise during the family visit. I am determined to get my certificate at the end of this fitness challenge! 
No, not this one.
Perhaps I can fit in 10 minutes here, 15 minutes there if there’s no opportunity to workout in one, long session. Maybe a walk in the evenings when the heat reduces from a blazing hot to just hot. I’ll scout out my options once I arrive.
Um, no.
So, on my packing list sitting next to the computer here, I’ve included workout clothes and shoes. Besides the essentials, (clothes, shoes, toiletries) I’ve listed a book I’ve been waiting to start, notebook to jot down ideas should the moment strike, music to study and practice (well, ideally I should practice), and my iPod. I had planned on only taking one carry-on to avoid the nuisance of baggage checking and hoping my luggage makes arrives at its proper destination, but my packing list seems to be growing by the minute.
Maybe if I stick things in my husband’s bag… He wouldn’t notice, right? 
Well, guess this doesn’t look so bad after all.
Take care! And hopefully “see” you soon from Texas!
Photo credits: dusifabian, tlloyd, miras, macleod
GO WOMAN CHALLENGE!
where in the great state of mine are you?
hope you brought yer cooooolest clothing
Houston - nice and muggy there!
Yes, I brought out all the summer clothes - clothes I haven’t worn in almost a year!
I love traveling! Good luck with your packing.
Exercising in the heat while traveling–very challenging! I always feel extra smug when I exercise on a trip, like it counts double or something. Good luck and have a great time.
Thanks, Sagan!
I did manage to end up with only one carry-on bag, so no waiting in the crowds at the luggage carousel!
Crabby,
Yes, it SHOULD count for double! Excellent idea!
I walked the crowded airport hallways, which I’m sure caused the folks watching the security cameras to wonder why there was this woman power walking back and forth, back and forth.
Fantastic. Have a great time and it is double points to get exercise in during vacation.