Uhg, it’s those last few days before the vacation. These days are so stressful! I’m trying to figure out how many pairs of this and that I need. The fact that Royal Caribbean ships don’t have laundry facilities on board is not a help. Not that we ever did laundry before, but it was there if we needed it. They make you send things out, and of course charge you. There aren’t even ironing boards in public areas to use! Maybe we can iron everything we need at the hotel beforehand, but they still will end up back in the damn suitcases. Keith is saying he’s sneaking an iron on board, so we’ll all probably use it. He did that last year too.
I also have to figure out what I need to bring non-clothes wise. This includes narrowing down what school work to bring, yes I’m bringing school work as I have no choice. I intend to focus at least an hour or two a day while on the ship to it. Of course I’ve said this years past, sometimes I’m able to do it, sometimes I’m not. We’ll see! Orlando will be pointless as the days will be spent at Disney and there will be no quiet time.
Do I bring both the DS and the PSP? What games? So many choices! I’ll only use these on the plane honestly, so I shouldn’t go crazy. I usually over-pack for vacations and never use or wear half of what I bring. I’m one of those better safe than sorry people. I have to plan for any event or occasion that could possibly happen.
I will do my best to update the blog while on vacation and post photos. On the ship time is money, but I’ll see what I can do. I will probably have to get permission to post photos not of us. This year we are again going with Keith, who we met two cruises ago. He’s bringing his friend Amber, we’ve never met her. We are also going with Heidi, who we met three cruises ago, and she’s bringing her husband, again who we’ve never met. See how much fun cruising is, you meet people you normally would never get to meet! The BF reminded me that at our dinner table there will probably be one more couple. Who will we be seated with? It will suck for them as we all know each other. Of course there is always that one couple that never shows up for dinner anyways, that will probably be them.
Are you jumping up and down with excitement? I am the type to pack, repack, then pack again. My final pack is usually 15 min before heading out the door. Check list, recheck list (more than Santa I am sure), then check list again. All that for an overnight trip most of the time,, lol. I take the ferry back and forth to Nanaimo (Vancouver Island) alot, and no matter how many times I go there, I still go through it, then end up finally taking the same things every time.
I am finally getting excited. I don’t know if I’m more excited about Disney or the Cruise though lol. Last year I had more fun at seaworld than on the cruise, but it wasn’t the best cruise we had took. Plus I was a pile of stress. I am hopefully a little less stressed than i was last year, but still stressed.
Hi Dustin, Hope you have a great time on the cruise. I live on the east coast of Canada and we’re having the worst winter in about 10 years! It snows about every 2nd day.
As far as the packing and ironing goes, here’s my trick…Iron everything before you pack, and roll (don’t fold) all your clothes into neat little bundles. This will keep your clothes (almost) wrinkle free, and give you way more room in your suitcase for emergency supplies, or more clothes!
Enjoy yourself!
Good luck packing! I am also known for overpacking and always leaving behind the one thing I really want. Have a great time and try to relax a little bit. Don’t worry about updating your sites, just enjoy yourself!!
Wow Dustin! We are leaving for Orlando on Wednesday and will be at Disney for a week. If a total stranger comes running up to you and introducing herself, try not to be scared cause it’ll just be me ; ) Oh and I’m not packed yet and I have to pack for two kids as well!! Have a good trip if I don’t see you, LOL!
I’m guilty of over-packing. I just like to have options, especially when I’m away from home. Have fun on your trip!