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I used to be minimalist
by trippitaka @ 2008-01-14 - 21:03:01

On the weekend we went to see a friend over at Southease. After Sol's usual faff getting ready we found ourselves standing at the station waiting for a train. After ten minutes or so i noticed the large pile of bags we were

lugging,
around.
2 shopping bags
1 car seat
two rucksacks (choc full of toys and spare clothes),
one camera bag,
two hand bags (one a man bag) and
two bags for wellies.

Maybe its beacuse i'm approaching my might as well be 30th birthday, but i couldn't help nostalgia of 6 years ago when i first met Abi. I remember going to see her for a whole weekend and just

packing,
(if you can call it packing);
one toothbrush,
a book to read for the train and
my cash
card (i didn't even own a wallet).

i certainly didn't even have
even one bag.
not.
even.
a.
Pair.
of.
Pants (much more economical to go commando).

I have surmised from all of this a mathmatical equation. That the amount of luggage i have is directly proportional to my age:

NO LUGGAGE <22.......30> OODLES OF LUGGAGE.

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amanda32amanda32 [Member]
2008-01-16 @ 13:57

Oh my dear boy, there will be soooooo much more luggage!! ;)

lostclubberlostclubber [Member]
2008-01-16 @ 20:59

I went away with work for 2 days and struggled with the luggage allowance at the airport. Edging towards 30 must be the turning point and will explain why I just can't find places to store all of my "essentials".

trippitakatrippitaka [Member]
2008-01-17 @ 09:28

I think i just expect a higher level of comfort these days.

jessmahulejessmahule [Member]
2008-01-17 @ 17:34

Compare to what i took with me in august to visit my parent in my native country. I was allowed 40 kg (translate in english) and i took 200 kgs.

Same to comme back.

But what i must tell you is that i took presents for the the whole family and relatives (almost 60).

By the way, have you started your 'let me see'?

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trippitakatrippitaka [Member]
2008-01-17 @ 18:22

not yet but i'm going out for my birthday in a couple of weeks and it seems like a good opportunity to start. i do have a small hesitation in that there may be some possibilty people might think i'm hitting on them ;) (i'm not sure abi would be very happy about this prospect) is this a problem you have suffered from before? Perhaps that may be the fun of it? he i'll guess we will have to wait and see.

anyway i'll keep you posted

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jessmahulejessmahule [Member]
2008-01-18 @ 21:15

thanks god i have never had problem with anybody. They are all glad to do it. And i ask them if i can put the picture on my blog. It's ok, And i think it much easier with strangers than with relatives..;

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EllieGantEllieGant pro
2008-01-20 @ 19:39

Ha! It's either age - or it is acquiring additions to the family with far too many belongings. In our case, a dog (bowls, blanket, leads, treats, toys...) - we've had to become more minimalist just to make room for her stuff.

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