I'm embarking on a whirlwind cruise with a dozen or so of my friends, so I'll be without computer and cell phone access* for almost a week, which would be daunting if I wasn't spending those days frolicking in the sunshine. I'm bringing as many books and magazines as bikinis, so I'm going to come back well-read, wonderfully-relaxed, and ready to tackle the last month of college.
Here's a peek inside my suitcase. I snapped this when my packing mantra was still "less is more." After uncovering so many of the summertime clothes that have been in the back of my closet for a few seasons, though, that mantra was quickly replaced with "When in doubt, bring it."
a. lots of bikinis: Who needs actual clothes when you're going to be in the sun for five days? The one I'm most excited to wear is my brand new Liberty of London for Target suit pictured here.
b. sun protection: my trusty Ray Bans with UV protection and sunscreen with an embarrassingly high spf. Even my mom said, "I don't think you need to buy one that strong."
c. seven days worth of magazines: ELLE, GQ, Glamour, and any other magazines I can get my hands on before departing at 7 a.m. tomorrow morning.
d. fully charged iPod: with everything from Kid Cudi to Creedence Clearwater Revival, from Young Money to Mungo Jerry, from Broken Bells to the Beatles.
e. stack of books: Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms and Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird. I'm also bringing Mrs. Dalloway and The Waste Land. Do I sound like a well-rounded college student, or what? I wish I could say I'm just really intellectual, but that would be a lie. It's for class.
*Be sure to visit throughout the week, because I have pre-scheduled posts about what I'm wearing (bikinis and dresses!), where I'm going (Key West and the Bahamas!), and how I'm spending my time (sunbathing and not doing my schoolwork!).
