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I saw this article on facebook from the study abroad peps where I work. The title intrigued me as I consider myself an overpacker. I remember getting home from Europe after college and having to head up to NY for a weekend to celebrate my graduation along with 4 other of my cousins who also graduated that year. I have the largest suitcase made by by Louis Vuitton. Yes, say what you want. I have owned their luggage for years and it well made and handles well. I have never had a piece fall apart and I never have to double check to make sure the bag is mine. But back to the reason for this posting. I packed this bag full to head up to NY for a weekend. This bag is supposed to be large enough for a 14 day trip and I can fill it up for a weekend. Needless to say when I arrived home to meet up with the rents I was told that the bag was too big and I could not conceivably need everything inside. I was given a significantly smaller bag and told that whatever I could get in the bag I could take. I hated this but I survived…
I am always over packing and have done so since as long as I can remember. I go up to NY a lot to visit family and one trip I made it in a carry on and everyone was shocked. I have to admit so was I. I hate that I have to pay to check my luggage. But have been known to fork out the small fortune to check my two bags both trips. I miss the days of when it was free to check two bags. People like me got spoiled by this policy and now I am paying for it. I try to get it all in one bag but rarely do. I have two carry ones always, one for my computer and crap and the other with a set of clothes and shoes in case my luggage gets lost. Something that in the 22 years I have been flying has yet to happen (knock on wood).
Most people I know are not that happy with the new policy as it makes it less comfortable to fly since everyone and their mother is bringing on carry-ons. I unlike many of my friends enjoy flying. It relaxes me and is one of the most enjoyable experiences. I tell people that flying is my happy place. I could fly all day every day, well if they allowed me to bring my dog…
I hope you enjoy the article and this little insight into my life. You have been forewarned that if you travel with me you will see luggage for a small army but mark my words I always handle my own luggage…
