T-16 hours until I leave MSP for Tokyo, Japan!
Ok, so packing is stressful. Delta allows 2 pieces of luggage when traveling internationally, but pretty much everyone I have talked to has told me to just bring one, then plan to bring two back home with me for extra souvenirs and such. Let's just say, easier said than done. I loaded up my one suitcase today, and weighed it... 52.6 pounds! Oh boy! (My mom suggested I check the Delta website to check and see how much they charge per pound. Turns out bags 51 pounds over are charged $90! Take a guess as to how much a bag over 70 pounds costs...$175! yep!... No way was I going to get charged something like that...) It was definitely time to re-evaluate and decide which luggage items were needed. (I could have decided to use two bags for this, but it seemed like it would make things complicated and more stressful to keep track of...) So I took out my pair of khaki pants (I already packed black pants, I figure one pair is enough) a tanktop, one of my two hair products I had planned to bring, and a box of Mac & Cheese. I guess whatever I'll need, I'll have to live without for a bit or buy once in Japan. So I'm proud to say my suitcase is now down to 48 pounds even. I'll probably think about a few more things to take out before tomorrow, just for assurance and good measure...
It really is tricky trying to pack mostly everything you'll need into a piece of luggage, I can't imagine doing so for a semester-long trip!
My fabulous friends loaded me up with fun gum and several magazines yesterday, so I should be able to keep myself entertained for at least part of the plane ride. Magazines along with a book, and some sleep, and I'll be good to go!
Until later!...
Good job packing it sounds like! It's SO hard, my bag for Europe was 35, but I also had to carry it on my back. HA. Hope the magazines and gum helped out a bit :) And I hope you're getting settled into your new summer home! HAVE FUN. Please post about all the food you try! :D
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