It is T-4 days until I have a 6 am flight from Dublin to Amsterdam. I've been in the same apartment for approximately 6 weeks. Everything I own has exploded all over the apartment. It's time to start packing.
Tasks for the day, laundry with any clothes that take a long time to dry. This is primarily my hoodie. I can't wash it at the last minute, and don't want mildew smell in my bags.
I am also starting the game of "What do I leave behind this time?" So far, I've left something behind, intentionally, with every change of locale. This is one of my favorite games. I'm slowly paring away the objects I own, until there is literally nothing left to get rid of.
Right now, I'm looking forward to colder climes, and thinking I need space if I'm going to prepare for them. Among the things on the chopping block: 1/2 to 2/3 of the clothes I own; every physical book I own; all or most paper products, like envelops, notebooks, etc; some of my excess toiletries; excess spare/reusable bags.
Some things I'm thinking about adding to my bag that weren't there before: my jar of coconut oil; my new pumice stone. I have begun to replace most of my toiletries with coconut oil. I've used it variously as shaving cream, moisturiser, cooking oil, conditioner, and aftershave.
Hopefully, there will be pictures soonish of the things I decide to leave behind.
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