Packing for Paris

If you're reading this for what to pack for Paris, then I wouldn't advise you to continue. If you're reading this to find out what I did and maybe for some added humor to your day, then go right ahead. I've always been a procrastinator and always will be. I find there's a certain thrill to it that pushes me forward... it's not something I specifically enjoy, but it's just how it is. At least I get it done just in the knick of time.


I actually didn't pack until the night before I left. Now most people moving to Paris with a visa for a year would probably have planned out their outfits and their necessities. Not me. At any rate, luckily I had my friend Clairo over the night before and she told me that it may just be a good idea to pack a couple weeks worth of clothes and go from there.  It's easier said than done, but it worked perfectly for me. I knew I would be traveling somewhat and they always say that when you travel you end up buying more anyways.  I ended up only bringing two suitcases with me, but from my previous experience traveling through the metro system, I'm glad I did. The only thing I've really forgotten so far was the cord that connects my camera to my computer... so therefore I won't have any pictures for a little while until I track one down. My friend's boyfriend has the same camera so it shouldn't be too difficult to find one.


I spent most of that last day I was in good old MN going to the storage unit and finding my clothes, taking a trip to Target to get those nice little travel goodies they have, and then the evening was spent uploading my computer onto an external hard-drive and packing.  Mind you I left my sister's room in a utter mess with clothes in every other direction and the rest of my belongings in a few other boxes (I'd just moved back from Florida, which is another story all together).


I brought two pairs of jeggings, a pair of sweatpants, a pair of leggings, and two or three dresses among with a heap load of underwear and quite a few shirts.  I only brought one sweater, a fleece, a winter coat, a black spring coat, and six pairs of shoes.  After that, it's all the other things such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, makeup, etc.  Somehow I forgot to bring a pair of nice black pants even though I knew I'd be interviewing. Luckily, I was able to borrow a pair from Camille, my friend that I've been staying with.


Since I didn't pack much, there isn't too much else to say.