Suitcase Stuff

Why is it so hard to unpack after a trip? It seems that no matter the length of the trip I have issues with unpacking. It is so much easier to leave the suitcase on the floor by the bed for a couple of days and continue to live out of it than to actually pull out wrinkled clothes and dirty laundry; easier until my husband trips over it in the middle of the night or a cat thinks it can be used for a litter box. (That did actually happen years ago, but I have no cats living at home anymore. Ask me about my grand-cat.) Having returned late last night from a three day business trip I decided unpacking would make an excellent blog topic. I also decided I was too tired to actually clean/purge anything, so I unpacked. I won't list all of the items I unpacked; no one wants an accounting of dirty socks and undies, but I will pose a few questions inspired by my suitcase.

1. Why did I take four pairs of shoes for a three day stay?
2. Why did I take an outfit I never wore ?
3. Why did I take two novels and three magazines? I barely read a page.
4. Why did I take granola bars, tea bags and energy drink powder? My breakfasts and lunches were provided at the conference and my co-workers and I went out to dinner every night.
5. Why did I take my ipod, ipod charger, and two sets of earbuds?
6. Why did I take a camera with me to a work function? It's not like I would want memories to treasure in my dotage.
7. Why did I take shampoo and conditioner when I always use the cute, good-smelling, little bottles on the hotel bathroom vanity?
8. Same question for lotion.
9. Why did I iron my clothes before I packed them?
10. Why did I pack every medication known to man just in case I got sick and then forget to take take even my vitamins while I was away?

Just a few things to think about the next time I leave town.