Well, I promised myself this wouldn't turn into a list of complaints. And by promise I mean said to myself, "why would you start a blog, it's just going to end up being a list of complaints."
That said, for the first post I present, a list of complaints about traveling.
1. That in the event of a stranger finding out that you are traveling, they inevitably have invaluable information about traveling to said place to offer you. I'm not talking about the VERY helpful insight given to me by friends and family (put aside everything you think you need and pack half, avoid being sold into the slave trade, etc.) I'm talking about the obtuse advice given from, say, store clerks at Target when I'm buying 3-oz shampoo containers. When the conversation comes around to the specifics of the trip, strangers love to offer their advice. I'm going to London. "DON'T DO THE TOURIST THING!" Thank you, I will make sure to avoid worthless tourist traps like the Houses of Parliament. Really, what sucker wants to go THERE?! Is sarcasm detectable via blog? I digress.
2. That when it comes to traveling, it seems to be about the only thing I am just average at. Most things, I am excellent at (too many to name.) A few things I am not very good at (talking about feelings, benchpressing and adding a sufficient amount of pepper to food to appease most males' palates. Nothing more.) Packing, I am average. I don't quite underpack, don't quite overpack, and yet I fail to pack juuuuust right. Planning, I am on par with the rest of humanity. I try hard and I get the big picture right, but only in theory, because I'm so focused on the big picture that the small details escape me.
Alas, I'm nearing the airport, so my list ends at 2. I'm sure you're very disappointed. Until I land, or at least until I make it through security!
Kristin!
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