When I go on vacation, to an weekend training event, or anywhere….I always pack too much!   What about you?   In the past there have been times when I have had trouble even lifting my suitcase to be checked luggage.

The last time I traveled, I was away for three nights and had this huge suitcase.   I had to pay extra to check it.  I hate that the airlines have increased their prices and now charge for what used to be FREE!  I feel like I am paying double….more for the ride and then an extra fee for to take a suitcase.

Anyway, I decided this trip I was going to only take a carryon.   I knew it would be a challenge.  I told my husband and he didn’t think I could do it.  I started with a regular size carryon suitcase.  The maximum that would fit in the overhead compartments.   Halfway through the week, I decided I could use a smaller suitcase.    So I transferred my items to one that was several inches smaller.   Then I decided it was still bigger than I actually needed so I transferred to an even smaller suitcase.   You can see in the picture the differences in size.

So I am packed.  Everything is in the small bag.   Contents include 4 outfits, cosmetics, toiletries, 2 pairs of shoes, pj’s, underwear, swimsuit and coverup.  some snacks, jewelry, curling iron, electronic cords, Ipad, and kindle.

I think I did quite well fitting them all in this little case.

So are you a light or heavy packer?   Could you pack for a weekend in this little case?

This weekend, I’m going on a trip to Portland, Oregon to attend The Street Smart Marketer, Kathleen Gage’s Connection Encounter.

I will be traveling all day on Friday.  I eill leave my home at 5 AM to travel to Harrisburg for a 7:55 flight to Philadelphia and then on to Phoenix and then on to Portland.  I should arrive around 5 PM Pacific Time, or 8 PM Eastern Time.  Long day!

I will be there till Sunday afternoon when the session ends at 4 PM.   I will leave immediately for the airport for a 6:20 PM flight home.   I will fly all night and then get back to Harrisburg around 10:30 AM and drive home.

Why am I taking my weekend time, plus two vacation days to do this?  I want to learn more about creating products and marketing them.  Kathleen is a great speaker and a very knowledgeable business woman.   I have learned a lot from her and will learn so much more.   I know that in order to become a better business woman, I need to invest in myself and my business and continue learning.

What do you like to learn about?   Who do you like to learn from?   Let me a comment with your answers.