Plugs, Packing Tips and Status Reports.

It’s Monday.

There are still remnants of the cheerleading horde present in the hotel, some of whom are rolling, tumbling, screaming and frolicking in the halls and lobby. I have decided I am not pro-frolicking and never will be. I have seen three hookers this morning, but fortunately, I am unaware of the gender of their clients; the last thing I need is another wave of angry comments from residents of the Isle of Lesbos.

As one segment of the corporate world leaves – tech monkeys – another has begun checking in – bankers. I sincerely hope this group of number crunchers decide to indulge their inner party animals. I could always use the material…

The War of 1812 is being reenacted in my head. (Seriously, I smell of musket fire and and gangrene.)

Need I say more?

Fine. Here are some packing tips for the twenty-something set.

1)  Never mind plastic bags, purchase actual luggage.  (You’ll still have money for booze and tech, just wait for sales.)

2)  Despite that you may think, thee’s nothing sexy about walking through a hotel lobby with armfuls of liquor and cases of beer. Your liver is an amazing biological device but it has limits. Go easy on the booze and you’ll live long enough to enjoy your golden years without that golden hue to your skin. 

3)  Remove the batteries from your “personal massage devices” before packing them away. It’s an established fact that they will activate the moment you leave them in the care of a bellman such as yours truly.

4)  Despite the comic possibilities you envision, there truly isn’t anything cool or hip about stuffing your cat into a duffle bag when you arrive at the hotel. And “forgetting” to alert your bellman to the presence of said feline? That’s just cruel. I honestly assumed I was going to have to enlist the services of an exorcist….

5)  If you plan on bringing large amounts of snacks, stop by a grocery store and pick up a box or two. Its that simple. One large box trumps several plastic Walmart bags. (And yes, I said ” large box” stop giggling!)

6)  Loose shoes are often dirty and smelly. Seek out a shoe box or two and you can easily create the illusion of class and common sense.  (And go easy on the footwear; you can only wear so many pairs in a single trip!) 

7)  Garment bags are relatively easy to acquire as well. (Have you picked up on the common theme, yet? Organize your possessions and your trip will run smoothly. The same goes for your life.)

8)  Pick up an organizer for your travel paper work (passports, hotel confirmation papers, etc.) and you can avoid ripping your luggage apart while in line at the front desk. It doesn’t have to be large and unwieldy and no, guys, unless its pink or adorned with images of Hello Kitty, it won’t make you look gay. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

9)  This isn’t directly related to your packing regiment, but cleaning one’s car before embarking upon a road trip is always advisable, especially the trunk. I recently opened a trunk that emitted an odor that I maintain could be weaponized.

10)   Make a list and consult it before and after loading your sporty, hip, energy-efficient vehicle. I know concepts like list-making are old school, but they work. Your mind is a powerful tool; utilize it and you’ll be amazed by the results. (Yes, I said “powerful tool”. Stop giggling – again!)

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Our time together is at an end, my friends. Be well and remember to tip your bellman. That is all.