happiness project monthly breakdown: travels (oct)
October is the “Travels” month in my Happiness Project. In 2014 and 2015, I worked on updating my 101 things list which mostly revolves around travel ideas. While we have had some fun trips over the past couple of years, I really want to get out more, even if it is solo trips that I
evolving packing list.
I wrote years ago about creating a master packing list. About how I thought it was a silly thing. Who could need such a thing? As time has gone by, I’ve come to depend on it. Not to remember the basics but to remind of the little things I like to have a long. Like
traveling: prepping to leave
If you know me, you know that I love to hit the road. There were months when the kids were young that we would be gone more days than we were at home. Some months, we’d be home only a handful of days. Fast-forward to now, and it seems I can rarely get away. Now
Greece Trip: Day -3
After weeks and weeks of planning and preparations, we are getting down to the wire now. Years ago when we traveled often, getting ready for a trip to France was fairly simple. We had all the things we needed. We knew what to pack. We didn’t spend too much time beforehand planning what sights to
packing up
With this downsize move and Chloe’s starting school, our traveling lifestyle came to a sad, screeching halt. I miss it. Last January, we had a weekend at the cabin, a quick roadtrip to DC, a luxurious week at the Ritz in Fort Lauderdale and a frigid couple days in New Orleans. This January? We started
Can it be true?
Did we really manage to bring everything that we meant to bring? Since we seem to hit the road every week or two, the girls are responsible for packing their own clothes, diversions and homeschooling. I’ve come to accept that on each trip there will be at least one thing that will have been forgotten.
packing it all in
Chloe and I spent the morning buying food and getting ready to get ready. We picked up around the house, ran to the store and organized. Rob and Camille got home and we all got to work. Everyone pitching in and running down the packing list in order, we had everything pulled together quickly. I
Out West Trip: Day -1 (Packing)
Yikes! We are just about all set now! All the lists have been taken care of and now the family is relaxing, playing games and having fun for the evening. We leave bright and early in the morning!! Today’s preparations included: Chloe and I went shopping for “road trip food”. We did a final load
Out West Trip: Day -2
The day is almost here! I’m getting excited; I still have a lot to get done, but it is getting there. We’ll be ready to go early on Sunday! Today’s preparations included: Cleaning up the house. Included cleaning out the fridge, the turtle’s cage, the girls’ rooms, and oh so much more (3+ hours worth!).
Out West Trip: Day -3 (Post Office)
The day is almost here! I’m getting excited; I still have a lot to get done, but it is getting there. We’ll be ready to go early on Sunday! Today’s preparations included: We bought postcard stamps so we can mail postcards to our friends while we are on the road. We tried to put a
Planning a Trip: Step 4 – Make Lists
As we approach our trip, I’m in a big “making lists” mode. What have a made lists of? I know what that needs … a meta-list. People we might be able to see on our trip. Addresses for postcards. Packing lists: Clothes Toiletries Diversions Camping stuff Food prep Food Travel Music for the road Books
Out West Trip: Day -4 (Sorting Electronics)
I’m starting to panic about our forthcoming trip. Granted, it is not a “sell the house, travel the world trip”, but the idea of trying to fit everything into Evie that we might need on our five week trip through the west is still stressing me out. Today’s preparations included: Organized an “Out West” playlist
Out West Trip: Day -5 (More Preparations)
I’m starting to panic about our forthcoming trip. Granted, it is not a “sell the house, travel the world trip”, but the idea of trying to fit everything into Evie
Out West Trip: Day -6 (Initial Preparations)
I’m starting to panic about our forthcoming trip. Granted, it is not a “sell the house, travel the world trip”, but the idea of trying to fit everything into Evie that we might need on our five week trip through the west is still stressing me out. Today’s preparations include: I checked on June weather
Planning a Trip: Step 3 – Gather Reference Materials
Last week I wrote about Step 2 in my planning process, fixing the most restrictive spots. In planning for our big trip out west, I had already collected a long list of potential stops, plotted them on a map, created a spreadsheet of sites and nights. Once equipped with a tentative plan, I found the
Planning a Trip: Step 2 – Fix Most Restrictive Parts
Last week I wrote about Step 1 in my planning process, grabbing a map and a calendar. In planning for our big trip out west, I had already collected a long list of potential stops, either recommendations or places I already had in mind. I plotted all of spots on a map, eliminating quite a
Planning a Trip: Step 1- Grab a Map and a Calendar
April? How did it get to be APRIL already?? Usually by this time of year, we’ve got most of the details of our summer travels worked out. I would usually have lists and documents and maps all organized and ready. Travel guides would have been read and bookmarked. I just LOVE the research and planning
all packed, ready to go!
Thursdays are never easy around here. There’s the early conference call that coincides with the time when we need to leave the house for Chloe to get to fencing. There’s the four and a half hours of being at the Boys and Girls club; while I *can* work from there (offline tasks only, unfortunately), it
When teleportation is finally possibleโฆ
When teleportation is finally possible, where will you beam yourself first? Since getting there is very often half the fun, this is a hard question to answer…. But since I like to head to the beach at the drop of a hat, I suppose it would have to be the beach. Maybe a beach I’ve
Home, for a while
After our January of trip after trip after trip, it feels a little strange to not be away or anxiously prepping for the next trip. I haven’t counted yet, but we really haven’t been home much this month (I think November 2010 is still in the lead with five days home, however.). I do feel
GBK Gwyneth