Tomorrow morning I’m leaving for a Girl’s Weekend Getaway with 8 girls I’ve never met before in my life (and 1 that I have) and I couldn’t be more excited!! Now let me back it up and start at the beginning. These girls (also known as my “online friends”) are girls I “met” on The Nest’s Decorating & Renovating board back in the day. We bonded over throw pillows, window treatments, and alcohol. And although we’re not on The Nest much anymore, we have kept our friendships going strong and we all stay in touch on a regular basis. And this weekend, a group of us are coming from all over the country to meet each other–WOOHOO!!
Now, before the fun begins I unfortunately must spend tonight packing. I made a list of what clothes I’ll need to bring (in addition to what I’ll be wearing on the plane) and here’s what I came up with:
- 1 pair of jeans
- 2 casual short-sleeve tees
- 1 long sleeve tee
- 1 sweater jacket
- One sassy top for Saturday night
- 1 pair of PJs
- My flip flops
- A pair of wedges
And now–knowing me–here’s what I’ll end up actually packing:
- 3 pairs of jeans in what look like varying washes, but really they’re all the same.
- 4 casual short-sleeve tees–all of them probably being various shades of gray for some unexplained reason.
- 6 tank tops–a couple with spaghetti straps, a couple tank style, and then a couple more spaghetti strap ones–just to really be sure I’ve got every possible color option covered–but really I won’t wear a single one of them.
- 3 long-sleeve tees because OMG what if one gets dirty?? And what if I’m just really in the mood to wear all long-sleeve tees?
- Half a dozen “sassy top” options for Saturday night. The one I plan to wear, the back-up for when I decide I look like hell in that one, then the back-up for THAT one when I decide I look like I’m trying too hard, and then the back-up for the back-up for the back-up which is really just a cotton trash bag but let’s face it–it’ll hide my beer belly well.
- 1 more tank top, because that’s probably what I’ll really end up wearing on Saturday night after all other options are rolled up on the hotel room floor.
- 2 sweater coats, a jacket, and a hoodie because by now I have to have a potential “outer layer” that matches every color option I’ve already thrown in my suitcase.
- 2 pj bottoms so I have a back up in case I wet myself laughing my ass off while wearing one pair.
- 4 more short sleeve “pajama” cotton tees (in addition to the first 4) and now I’ll think I’m really clever that I’m packing 8 short sleeve tees but “tricking” myself into thinking really it’s only still 4 because 4 are potential “pajama” tops.
- 6 pairs of shoes–a potential match for each outfit.
- No pairs of socks–because I’ll probably forget them. And at this point let’s be honest–they wouldn’t fit in the suitcase anyway. Which will later mean 2 pairs of shoes I packed will be unwearable because they require socks.
- And then just for good measure I’ll probably throw in one more tank top.
- And one more pair of shoes.
And did I mention I’ll only be gone for 2 nights?
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Sounds like a blast, yeah, I was thinking your not on the nest much anymore…none of the oldies are. That’s okay, you’ve still got blogger =)
Have fun and bring back an awesome recap entry!
LOL have a wonderful time!! Wish I could join you.
OMG….I have never in my life commented on a blog, but after reading your post about packing, I couldn’t resist. This is exactly how I pack!!!! My husband hates the amount of stuff I bring no matter how short the trip, but I just can’t help myself! I hate limited options!!!!
Hope you have a great time!
That is exactly how I pack. I easily pack enough for a week when we’re going somewhere over night. A girl needs options!
Have fun at your GTG!!!!
I can’t wait to see you!!! EEeeeeeee!!!!
How fun! Have a great time – and tell any nesties who might know me that sarahlindsay says “whaddup”!
How very cool!!! Where are you guys all meeting?
haha! I pack the exact same way. I end up with enough clothes for 3 times the length of my vacation.
have fun at your GTG!
I laughed myself silly while nodding to everything you said. I’m the EXACT same way. In fact, I think every woman is. Have fun this weekend! I’ll expect a drunk dial š
Have fun sweetie and take pics for the rest of us whores who can’t go:(
yay yay yay yay
I can’t wait to meet you!!!!
sounds like my packing! I had 2 full suitcases on our 7 day trip.. one was just shoes.. and I wore 2 pair out of the 7 I packed. lol.
Um, hello, I must be your “sistah from another mother” b/c that’s EXACTLY how I pack. You got to be prepared!
I soooo wish I was in your area for the Nestie GTG! I’m not on the Nest much anymore either, but I have fond memories of the DNC =)
Have tons of fun!!
That is exactly how I pack. I always get grief from Mr. McB about my terrible packing habits. Have a blast!
That’s too funny- that sounds like my list for a 2 day weekend!
Have a great time!
PS- I heart D&R on the Nest, but I never have time to go on anymore!
You sound like a girl after my own heart, that would be about the same amount of clothes I would pack for 2 nights.
Have fun!
I can’t wait to see the pics your fancy new camera snapped of the weekend. We missed you!
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Yeah. This is spot-on. I’m glad I’m not alone.