Four days and four nights,
I was packing for a long weekend.
But, coming out of the pandemic
the trip felt monumental —
a black one piece bathing suit,
linen pants in two colors,
two Roller Rabbit tunics,
a light blue embroidered sun dress,
tan leather sandals,
olive green shorts and
a leaf print tee,
plenty of underwear,
face lotion and sunscreen,
and three books to read.
But, layered among the tangible
artifacts of travel,
I packed brimming optimism,
and a very tired psyche.
Watching the bag round the carousel
at the Key West airport,
I smiled,
knowing I had packed just right.
*inspired by Isolation Journal prompt #180 with Joan Didion’s packing list
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Reading your packing list felt like a breath of fresh air. Inspirational! A reminder that not all the essentials for travel are tangible.
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-Amy Juengst
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I adore this phrase “But layered among the tangible artifacts of travel, I packed brimming optimism and a tired psyche.”
Enjoy your long weekend – may it nurture your souls and spirit
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Have a wonderful weekend in the sunshine! We all need reminders to pack some optimism these days.
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Brimming optimism for a tired psyche is what we all need. Happy travels!
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