Things will be rather quiet here for the next
week since I am going on the Ave Maria Catholic Single’s Cruise (whoopie)! Last year, the day before the trip I found
myself filling my suitcase with whatever I could find that was clean and
summertime and I forgot so many essentials that during the cruise I had to buy
a lot of things including a very expensive hairbrush; but, I learned my
lesson! This time around as a seasoned
traveler, I established a pre-cruise routine which included planning, packing,
a beauty treatment and prayer (smile).
First, I decided that since the rooms on the ship are so reduced I
needed to make a visual chart of the outfits I had in my suitcase that way I
could easily grab an outfit for whatever type of activity I plan to undertake. I proceeded in selecting outfits in four
categories: formal, day, night and excursions.
Then I printed pictures of the outfits and added self-adhesive on the
back of each so that I can move them around my calendar. Am so excited about having a visual aid
because my mind operates in a pictorial manner.
I then continued to pack a week in advance putting all the clothes,
shoes and accessories in my suitcase and leaving items that I still will use during the week to pack the night before.
Trying to be organized...
Step
two, included getting a much needed haircut, getting my second gel manicure (so
it lasts all week) and a pedicure. I
went with a nautical theme since I will be going on a cruise (wink).
Love being a girl...
Books I plan to read and my journal to do a little bit of writing.
Finally,
the most important - prayer! I finished my last Novena for my future husband this
week. My coworker motivated me to pray the Novena to Saint Anthony the patron
saint of lost things. Also, when I go on
retreats or vacations (where I know I will have time to pray for others) I
usually collect in advance a list of intentions that other people trust me with
to intercede for on their behalf. Two
more days until I sail, can't wait (smile)!
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