I have a hard enough time picking out what to wear each morning on a regular day. Having to pick clothes for several days in a row all in one fell swoop is almost too much to handle. So, it was no suprise that, at 4AM this morning, I found myself wide awake in bed. I was wondering what to pack for our trip tomorrow to Los Angeles. Over and over, I went through each day in my head, thinking about what we're going to be doing while we're there. The questions kept coming:
- Should I bring shorts or zipper pants? I know everyone in the family hates my zipper pants but, come on, they're shorts and pants all in one. Will they let me hang out with them in public if I decide to wear them as shorts?
- Will anyone really notice if I wear the same t-shirt 3 days in a row? I've done it before and gotten away with it (I think).
- What if we find somewhere "nice" we want to eat? Should I bring something other than jeans just in case? If I do, doesn't that mean I also need to bring a button down shirt? And nice shoes? And a belt? This is ridiculous.
- What running clothes should I bring? It's supposed to get down to the mid-40's at night. Will I need a sweatshirt? I'm not going to need a hat, am I?
- The weather forecast is good for Monday but what if it rains? Should I bring rain gear for the Rose Bowl? Should I at least throw in a poncho?
- How am I going to fit everything into my carry-on? I've already laid down the law with everyone else in the family about no checked bags and no unnecessary items in their carry-ons. The fearless leader of the family can't be a hypocrite, can he?
