Getting Ready

I'm in the midst of packing for the Romance Writers of America conference in New York next week and it's proving a daunting task.  Part of that is because of the baggage and weight restrictions placed by the airlines.  I don't want to check in more than one bag due to the cost.  Plus, between the checked bag, my carry-on bag, and my purse that's more than enough to schlep around.  But my check-in bag can only weight 40 pounds.  Ack!  That's definitely a problem because I not only have all my conference attire (which requires outfits for both day and evening), I'll be remaining in NY after the conference to visit family–so that's a lot of clothes.  I wish I was one of those people who could pack just one pair of black pants, one skirt, a few different tops, and a single pair of shoes and make 500 different outfits out of that, but that's just not how I roll.  Plus, I suspect I'll be doing a bit of shopping while I'm there, so I'll have even more stuff to schlep home.  I definitely see a trip to the UPS store in my future!  Darn the airlines with all their luggage restrictions!

Still, in spite of the restrictions and crowded airplane seating, I've always loved traveling.  I love going to the airport, love partaking of my pre-flight ritual of piling up on magazines then settling in with a venti decaf latte from Starbucks to flip through the glossy pages and people watch.  As for New York, I'm excited to see my family and to attend the conference where I'll get to reconnect with my writer gals, the Whiners, and meet readers. 

Do you like to travel?  If so, how to like to go–plane?  Train?  Automobile?  Horse and buggy?  What places are on your travel bucket list?  Or would you rather just stay at home?

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