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Today and tomorrow I am gathering all of the little things I seem to forget and then kick myself for when I arrive at my destination. Yes of course I have a list for things to do and bring before I leave. I warned you I was “that” kind of organized.
A Few Tips:
Print out all of the e-mail confirmations: I know this may seem superfluous, but it really is very helpful. Also it is an extra security blanket just in case your name isn’t on some list somewhere.
If you intend to use the public transit system, map out your routes now. I am actually writing down each train to take and stops onto the confirmation I printed (see above). Of course taxis are always an option, but I don’t want to leave anything to chance. I really want to not have to think about anything once I arrive in New York.
Exchange phone numbers with someone that will be there. Maybe, a friend you know or a friend from on-line. This will be nice for a quick meet-up or a “where are you?”
If you have an iPhone, Smart Phone, Droid, Blackberry or the comparable item put all of the addresses of everywhere you will be in there. If you forget the above confirmations you will still be able to get to where you need to be.
Make your get-off-of-the-plane/train-and-get-to-the-hotel (or place you are staying) arrangements now. There are many options. At least know exactly your plan if you don’t have to make reservations. You don’t want to get there and wonder what next.
Leave your flight information with someone (I sent mine via e-mail to my mother and husband).
Charge all of your camera batteries. This way you know it’s done the minute you get there.
Label as much as you can. Whether with a label maker or a Sharpie, you want it to have a better chance of coming back to you.
If you are in charge of the finances make sure bills are set to pay or are already paid. Since BlogHer is at the first of the month you don’t want to come home to a catastrophe because you forgot to set a payment to go out.
Do you have kids and are leaving them with someone other then their father (or mother)? Make sure to leave their insurance cards. I also highly recommend if you are leaving the kids with someone other then the other parent you should leave some sort of letter authorizing them to make decisions for your child while you are away. Date it properly.
Back up your computer. If you’re bringing it and something happens like it falls in a small fish pond you want to know that everything that was on it is safely at home.
Don’t forget to pack:
Your razor – how many times have you gone on a trip and realized you forgot your razor? If you’re anything like me it would be almost every time. This time I won’t have my husbands razor to use as a back up.
Your meds and vitamins – I highly recommend you get a pill sorter and just lay out everything you need each day and take that. It’s more compact and again leaves little to think of.
Chargers – I don’t think I have to explain the importance of this (these) item(s).
Hair rubberbands – It is going to be hot. OK that’s an understatement. You are going to want to pull back your hair at some point. Keep them handy.
Hand sanitizer – I know this sounds funny. However, you are going to be in out of places, shaking hands with tons of people. I know everyone will be clean, but you will be running around running yourself ragged. Keep the germs at bay the best you can.
A Couple Of Pens – How many times have you needed a pen and cursed yourself for not having one in your bag? Need I say more?
Your PJ’s – I say this because I’ve been known to be so concerned with the day/evening wear I totally forget something to sleep in. All of those times I had my husband’s t-shirts to rely, but since he won’t be there, I can’t forget this one.
I know you aren’t leaving for a month long trek across the Amazon River. Like I said before I have this insane need to have it all together when traveling. I HATE when I get somewhere and am not prepared.
Do you have any you would like to add? Is there something you do every time you pack that may help others? Let me know below.
my last minute check list has things like sunglasses, wallet (i use a larger purse than normal for traveling), toiletries that i still need to use the morning i leave, and make sure to pay my rent before i go.
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Oh please you should see the list of the “usual” things that’s even bigger then the don’t forget list. LOL! I’m glad I’m not the only one with extensive lists.
Can’t believe how much we think alike. I was just making my “Don’t Forget” list of things to pack today, too. (God, pajamas – first on my list.)
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I love when great minds think alike
Snacks! If you’re like me pack some nuts and granola bars so you don’t get caught hungry! It’s not pretty when I get hungry.
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Shoot I forgot to add that to my list I already bought the FiberOne bars. Good call!
Great list…my list also includes power strip (especially if rooming with someone with as many electronics as me), flashlight (middle of the night bathroom runs without waking up roomy, mini clock (in case roomy wants clock pointing her angle, umbrella (they are calling for rain in NY, bathing suit and sunscreen were on the list but I don’t think they are necessary now:(
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I have some of that on my list, but this list were the things I usually forget. LOL! Good tip on the flashlight. I am not staying at the hotel so I would not have thought of that, what a great idea.
This is great advice. My husband constantly manages to forget pajamas when we go somewhere. And I always forget my razor.
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I’m so glad I’m not the only one who always forgets my razor. Thanks for the compliment.
I always pack a lot of mints. It goes along with that sanitizer thing. You will be talking to a lot of people, eating appetizer type foods and you may not have a lot of time to go to your room and brush your teeth. So I pack a ton of mints and gum.
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Yeah I’m a gum girl, so I’m right there with you.
The thing I noticed on other lists – bring extra hangers. I’m rooming with 3 other women – there’s NO WAY there’ll be enough hangers for us all, so I’m just bringing my own.
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Good call! I’m not staying in the hotels so that would never occur to me.
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Oh my. It’s looking like I can’t wing this one.
Thanks for the list. I’ll still be a hot mess, but at least I exchanged numbers with someone who knows what they’re doing. *wink wink*
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hey no worries we’ll help you through it all, and you can call that person any time.
Business cards – unless I missed them on the list.
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You are right, but I guess I just those are a given, but you’re right no one wants to forget those. Thanks for stopping by.
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