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The Experiment Begins

My Vacation Packing Challenge

10/16/2017

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​ I know what you’re thinking, “A challenge within your challenge? Are you crazy?”  The short answer is – maybe.
 
I’m leaving Friday for a short five-day vacation with my best friend and I haven’t even started to think about what I’m packing.  I’ve become so familiar with the clothes I own that I don’t feel the pressure to pack early or plan an outfit for every single day.  Remember when I did that for my last beach trip and I ended up wearing only 50% of what packed?  Well, I’m trying to avoid that this time.
 
So, what’s the challenge?
 
Well, first let me tell you about my favorite piece of luggage.  I own this awesome lime green hard case carry-on that has followed me everywhere for the last seven years.  I’m not an over packer to begin with, so I never need to check a bag.  This small lime green carry-on has become an extension of me when I travel.  I literally take it EVERYWHERE.  And I love that I have never spotted another one like it during my travels.  I could easily go on vacation with my lime green travel buddy this time as well, BUT what if I could go smaller?!
 
What if a 40 something, middle-class, Starbucks loving, Kate Spade carrying, American woman could pack everything for a resort vacation in a BACK-PACK?! 
 
I know, my stomach did a flip when I wrote that too.  It just sounds insane!  Even now I’m second guessing this idea.  But what if it’s possible?  Shouldn’t I at least try?  I mean, what has this year even been about if I can’t challenge myself further?
 
So, there you go.  I’m flying to Mexico for a five-day bestie vacation and I’m ONLY taking a back-pack.  Omg, my stomach just flipped again.
 
Photos and a blog update will follow as soon as I get home.  Wish me luck!!
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    My name is Misty Day (yeah, that really is my name) and I'm a normal every day person.  I'm a twin, I work as an analyst, I take my daughter to Girl Scouts and swim team, I play bass guitar in a band, I love food and wine, I like new clothes, and I'm trying to be a better person.

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