Travel OCD

I can’t think right without a list.

I check and recheck all my travel documents up to the point of insanity.

I *need* to be packed at least 24 hours before a major trip.

I have a TON of travel bad habits. The results are usually pretty sad…but funny. I admire your organization too. I *just* got home from DC and I know the bags will sit there for days because I’d much rather lay on the couch and unwind with some hot tea.

My quirkiest habit is keeping everying separated in ziploc bags, not just the liquids. I think I’ve turned into my mother.

I almost wish I was OCD. Despite all my best efforts I am always half hazardly throwing every together at the last minute and wind up at my destination missing most the necessities. I like to think that my car is permanently packed for adventure when in fact I am just too damn lazy to unpack it.

Ha! i love the tiny bits of OCD we all have. I’m going away on Tuesday for 10months…my boyfriend is already packed…I’ve barely had all my jabs yet!
Very OCD about remembering my passport though. I check it before going to the airport, on the way, twice, at the airport, in the queue for check in, the queue for starbucks, the queue for security, and when im on the plane. Ha..writing it down makes it seem that little bit more mental!

I get all OCD over just going. Just go! get out the door! we will pack when we get there!!!!

Or, when I am packing I OCD over books; will i have enough to read? I haven’t read this, so what if it sucks and i could have brought my favorite book instead!

Or about adventure gear: do i have enough rope? Do i need this magnifying glass (no)? Do i have enough duct tape, how many knives does one guy need? what about headlamps, there is always someone without a head lamp…should i bring two or three?