Travelling: Thoughts by Amberly

Having just returned from somewhat of a vacation, I felt the need to share some thoughts on travel.

1. Be sure to pack your entire closet. Sure, you end up wearing the same outfit every day, but it's about options, people!

2. Airport does not equal PJs and or/sweats. I know, I know. Everyone seems to be doing it. But it's like Carson Kressly says, "If you want to feel like you just rolled out of bed and are wearing pajamas, then stay in bed in your pajamas." But, if you happen to find yourself flying somewhere like Italy or France, I will allow the occasional Juicy jumpsuit. I know...so cliche, right? One of THOSE girls. But when you've been flying for almost a day...even Carson will have to admit that you WILL be sleeping on the plane, so it's best to at least be in somewhat fashionable leisure attire.

3. Crap, I just parked the car and the shuttle is coming. Do I run? Nay. I am not a gazelle, I never run, unless someone is chasing me. And even then, I'm sure to be dead because it takes me probably 30 minutes to run a mile. I digress...another shuttle is coming in 3 minutes. Relax. But fyi...don't relax too long. The heaters in the shuttle stations don't work, they just pretend like they are as they click away on their little timers.

4. Ear plugs. Ear plugs. Ear plugs. Do you want to know what it's like to share a room with Larren Kingsford? Watch "Trains, Planes, and Automobiles." I'll give you one guess which character he plays in that movie out of John Candy and Steve Martin. HINT: John Candy.

5. Workout clothes. Who are we kidding? You won't workout...they just take up prime suitcase real estate for the clothes you will be buying at H&M. Although...now that Utah is getting an H&M, you just might use those workout clothes, right? Let's be real, here.

6. Your bottles containing liquids always explode. I know, you already wrap them in their own grocery sack, away from your clothes and other items, and they STILL explode and get all over. Yes, you're up to 2 grocery sacks now...but let's try 3 next time. Cross your fingers.

7. Never, and I repeat, NEVER is McDonald's a good idea. I don't care how big of an emergency you feel it is...how late you've gotten to your destination...how desolate your surroundings seem and that giant yellow M appears to be a beacon of light in the encompassing darkness of night. No McDonald's, EVER. This is NOT a happy meal.

8. Continental breakfast. Sure, your hair is in a bun, you have on men's sweats, no make up or a bra, but you are UP before 10 a.m. on vacation! You get down there and you eat that bowl of Frosted Flakes with pride. Okay, and a side of fruit because it cancels everything else out that you eat for the rest of the day.

9. Pretend to be local. Don't you EVER take that map or GPS out in public. I don't care if you're in Chicago and you're supposed to be in Houston. You pretend you're supposed to be there, duck into a shop, and review your location. Memorize it. Okay, you're off! Look how cool and local you look!

10. Don't sleep on the plane. Just don't. Look, I know you're tired because you were out the night before and got one, I repeat, ONE HOUR OF SLEEP before you had to head to the airport. But if you do sleep on the plane, you will do that awkward head bob before eventually falling into a deep sleep with your head back and your mouth WIDE OPEN, and the person who is supposed to love you is laughing at you and tells you about it only after you've woken up and have to face your stewardesses and airplane neighbors. For the love, drink a Dt. Coke and stay awake.