The Adventures of Flat Julia: Learning How to Pack Light!

It is unbelievable how much clothing I own considering how little I wear. Everyday outfit? Jeans, tank, and a sweater/sweatshirt. Converse on the feet. So why was it so difficult to pack just one suitcase for six months? That dress that I never wear at home or in Binghamton? I'm obviously going to need it in Leiden!

But really, packing wasn't that bad, right Mom? 15 shirts, four pairs of pants, three skirts, about nine pairs of shoes (yes, I am a woman), three space bags and a few hysterical breakdowns later...I managed to fit my life into one suitcase. One large suitcase weighing 67 lbs, which will be fun to grab off the carousel in Amsterdam. And two large carry-ons filled to the brim. Okay, I didn't manage to pack quite as light as I'd hoped. Maybe on the way back I can detach from some belongings and pack light!...then again, maybe not.