A few years ago on a business trip I received the nickname "Courtney" after Courtney Cox from a friend who used to work with her in the entertainment industry. Perhaps she has changed her ways but apparently at the time she wasn't low maintenance in the area of travel and baggage, so this wasn't a flattering nickname.
I'm not the best packer. I wait until the last minute, and come up with a million other things I'd rather do, and typically at midnight begin packing 'options' vs. outfits (leaving no time for edits). Of course a larger issue is making decisions but we're not going to go there right now...
So I have a move date (Sept 15!), and just scheduled a one way flight from LAX to JFK on the 16th. Just was speaking to United Airlines (sorry Porter! had a credit..) to determine whether its better to ship extra bags or check extra bags and it's now $150 per bag if your bag is over 50 pounds!! I've donated nearly 30 now empty photo albums and, 6 big boxes of books to the Salvation Army - and not stopping there! If its not beautiful or useful, it's being recycled onward. I am turning over a new leaf, and going to be a light packer. Bye bye Courtney...
Ha, this is great! I'm fine with saying bye bye to Courtney...cuz hey, we all have a little Court in us we could unload. But not as thrilled to say good-bye to Laura... I am excited for you, but you will be missed. xo
ReplyDeleteI remember the Courtney version of Laura from college, which seems so long ago. Sometimes we transition not only from place to place, but from self to new self to better than ever self. I wish that for you.
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As I read this out to Elle this morning I commented on your definition of being a "light packer"...
ReplyDeleteEllen observed that one does not always look to others but often look, as you did, to our own selves for definition. I am thrilled to know you Laura and be able to view the world of packing light through your eyes!
love to you as you take these steps on this journey, and loving sharing your thoughts, thanks for the blog!
thanks Jane - the feeling is just so mutual - and also for your observation about a 'creative environment'. :)
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