One of these days, I will sit staring at my computer screen, and a fabulous blog post will grab me by the bra strap and practically write itself.

Today is not that day, and tomorrow does not look good either. Because I leave town on Thursday for four days, I must not only pack up but also figure out Hubby’s meals and prepare the guest room for incoming relatives who arrive the day after I’m back. Oh, I should also plan the menus for that.

Today, I did laundry of undergarments, etc, that I wanted to pack. I also washed the guest room linens so I could make the bed in there. Oh yeah, then there’s the issue of my finger and toenails. Every trip I get ready for, I leave polishing my nails for last, and I never (not once) am able to do that. I am working on those today. I know it sounds petty and vain; however, it is part of my grooming, and we are supposed to look neat and well-groomed for the convention.

I have picked out three outfits I want to wear this weekend. I have a new nail color that will match all three outfits. Or did I pick out the outfits to match the nail color? Now that I consider it, I believe it was a bit of both. Am I overthinking this? One year, I forgot to pack “play” clothes—no casual shorts, jeans, or tops. That was a grievous error for someone who likes to hang out comfortably.

If my clothing and cosmetic needs were not enough, I have to pack all the medical supplies, prescriptions, and backups for them. There is absolutely no way I can ever “pack light” – even for a 4-day trip.
I have a spacious trunk, which translates to the room for snax and drinks. My car has air conditioning and Apple Car Play for navigation. We have only 2 hours to drive, and we will be there. I have already mapped out the closest Safeway to the hotel (in the hope they have my favorite Strawberry Creme bubbly water). It is only a mile away, so even I have a good chance of finding it and making it back without any adventures.

Who is the other part of “We?” My good friend Rebecca will be traveling and rooming with me for the Convention. Due to health reasons, we have not been able to attend the last few Conventions, so we are really stoked about this year’s. Watching the streaming event is an excellent alternative, but when you are in person, there are hugs to be had. Often, you run into a brother or sister that you have not seen in a long time and have a chance to catch up with them.

I would be remiss if I did not invite you to the Convention. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free. There are no collections. These Conventions are held all over the world. The one we are attending is in Sacramento, CA, at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center on J Street. This is a 3-day event. If you are only able to go to one of the sessions, I think you will get a lot out of it. This link will take you to our website, JW.org, right to the Convention Invitation.

Stay tuned for the Part II of Best Laid Plans. There’s always something!