What’s In My Carry On?

What is the one thing you can’t board a plane without?

A blanket scarf?

A favorite snack?

A sedative to survive the flight?

For me, it’s all the things.

My carry on has the same 10 things in it every single flight.

Going to the Caribbean? Same 10 things.

Going to London in the middle of winter? Same 10 things.

Going to a business conference? Same 10 things.

First: sour patch kids. I don’t think I have EVER boarded a plane without them. Funny, but true.

Second: my medication. I can’t risk it being stuck in my luggage, should the unthinkable happen and my luggage be left behind.

Third: my laptop. For obvious reasons.

Fourth: all of my charging cords. Again, no need to explain!

Fifth: a water bottle. I either purchase one at the coffee shop on the way to my gate or I fill the empty one I have brought with me through security.

Sixth: AirPods and iPad. There is not a plane ride in history I am not watching my show during the entirety of the flight whether it be Reno to Los Angeles or Reno to London.

Seventh: a change of clothes. This has been a recent addition to my carry on. Previous to January of 2018, I had a perfect track record. January of 2018 I was stuck in Miami over night on the way to Turks and Caicos. March of last year I was stuck in Los Angeles over night on the way to Sydney, Australia. Safe to say, a change of clothes in the carry on has become a carry on necessity.

Eighth: gum. I have never been one to feel ill on a plane, however, I always bring gum just in case I need a little mint to calm my stomach or help my ears to pop.

Ninth: glasses. I wear contacts so I always have my glasses in my carry on. I usually have sunglasses too.

Tenth: my journal. Within the last six months I have created a morning routine for myself that includes journaling. I like to think I will continue this routine when I am away just like I do when I am home.