Hope everyone had a lovely weekend! Mine was spent getting internet connection, spending time with my family (namely my brother, who I feel like I haven't spent time with in way too long - we had cocktails and went shopping to the outlet mall - we shop really well together, actually!), cleaning, and working from home in my kitchen (my new kitchen island doubles quite nicely as a desk - lots of space to spread out all of my stuff!) As I'll be out of town the next couple of weekends, it was a wonderful to get all caught up at home. Now that I'm gearing up for a long weekend trip to Chicago, I thought I'd share my list of "musts" - both what I must bring along, and what I hope to do (although our agenda is still up in the air, there are a few for sure items on the books.)
With friends all over the country, coupled with the fact that traveling is one of my favorite ways to spend my free time, I can readily identify my list of "must have travel items" that I just can't leave town without.
My Must Have Travel Items:
- Carry on Suitcase (I actually need to purchase a new one this week, as after 12 great years- including 2 trips overseas- my current little suitcase has broken wheels. It has been great, though!
- Tote/large purse for reading materials, makeup and other essentials for the plane ride/car ride
- Travel hot rollers (those of you that know me well know that I *rarely* go a day without my trusty hot rollers. It may sound silly, but I can feel the missing "pep in my step" without them.
- Heels! (Natually) ;) - Also a pair of flat sandals, for walking, etc.
- Small purse/wristlet packed in main purse
- Cliff and/or Luna Bars (Great healthy snack on the go...always have one in my purse.)
- Lip gloss/lipstick
- Water
- Wine (Kidding! But I do find it quickly upon my arrival to said destination.)
- My phone (aka lifeline) - for calls, email, internet, texts, music - what don't our phones do for us these days?
- My Kindle Fire - a newer addition to the travel must have list, however I'm in love with it! As an avid reader, I love nothing more than having several books (and a bookstore) at my fingertips always! Since I take public transportation to work as well, this is an item that is used on the daily by your's truly. Plus, since it has internet, it's like a little computer...great for the airport.
- Fireworks at Navy Pier (This is actually happening for sure; can't wait - I will take pictures. I Love Fireworks! So magical.)
- Rooftop cocktails (Maybe more than once...)
- Dinner at a few lovely spots - I'm lucky to have friends that know the city well...so I'm leaving these decisions up to them.
- A boatride of some sort (I still haven't been on the famous Architecture Tour so I think we may do this...)
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