Who needs a psychologist when how you pack for a short airplane trip can tell you all you need to know about who you are? As I watched passengers board my flight to LA last week, I realized there had to be a direct correlation with how people packed their bags and their personal, psychological traits. Here is what I saw.
There were four types of "packers"
1) Those who only carried a small backpack that fit under the seat in front of them. You've had no life experience and need to get out more. You were younger and probably on Adderall. Someday you'll have more baggage.
2) Those who carried a small backpack that fit under the seat in front of them and an efficiently packed roller bag that will undoubtedly fit in the overhead. You may be a bit anal, but you'll be fine.
3) Those who carried TWO small bags AND an over-packed suitcase that can't possibly fit in the overhead, but you try. You push, you shove and you adjust and then look around in disbelief and confusion when the bin won't close. You my friend are clearly in denial. It won't fit. Admit it and let go.
4) Those who have packed one huge bag and checked it through to your final destination. You boarded with a magazine and a bag of twizzlers. You've been through a lot and are not afraid to embrace it. You've had your meds and your therapy and are okay with who you are. I say good for you.
Thank you Martine for your contribution to this drunken rant. :)
So true!!! See, I generally check my "baggage". I have just enough that it is necessary, but never so much that it exceeds the 50lb limit. I'm also very smart about it! I fly Southwest, for example, as I know they don't charge for baggage. It's all about how you handle it. ;-)
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