The Plane - Tip #1 Packing Sucks

Because I just found myself in the bowels of the Midwest (Oklahoma) and took a plane to get there, I thought this would be the perfect time to talk about how people suck when they travel. So in order to avoid annoying me, which should be at the top of every one's list, then please note....

Tip #1 - Don't Over Pack

Now, I realize that I spent a year and a half of my life on the road, travelling with a touring company, and believe me, when you are responsible for every single item that you want to get from point A to point B, you don't tend to carry a lot of stuff. Because I got really good with this, I want people to understand something,

You don't need every single outfit in your closet. You don't need all of your makeup supplies, you don't need multiple shoes and you sure as hell don't need every DVD in your collection to keep your self occupied. So here is the best way to explain for the majority of people. You know how there is this rule for every closet? ie You must have that one black dress, or pair of black pants, you must have that one pair of black high heels and at least one suit. Think of your time to travel as the time to pack those musts. We all know you never know what kind of mood you will be in on any particular day, well women are like that anyway, but get over it, back your necessities, and move on.

In the end, when you don't have to pay $25 per bag or wait at the baggage claim for other people to put your bag on a conveyor belt, you will be much happier, and in turn, so will I.