On reading my last blog, a friend reminded me that The List isn't quite guaranteed to ensure you don't forget anything. To be fair, I didn't actually forget anything at all. The List was written, the bags were packed. Everything I needed for my holiday went into those bags. Most of those bags went into the car. You see? Not my fault!
Luckily, it wasn't an epic camping adventure or a five-week trip to Australia - it was just a week-long trip around the UK, visiting friends. Also luckily, all my clothes were in a case, and the bag in question just contained my 'stuff' - brush, book, make-up, etc. I packed all the bags myself, and asked Lee to load them into the car. He says it was my fault for not leaving all the bags in clear sight. I say it was my fault for thinking it was safe to delegate. Either way, we were at a motorway service station several hours' drive away when I realised. We only opened up the boot because my son (a toddler at the time) had wet himself and needed a change of clothes. A quick search through the boot for his clothes, and I realised my bag was missing. We then had the decision of whether to turn round and go home for it or to carry on regardless. Of course, we chose the latter option. It wasn't too much of a problem, as I still had all my clothes - it just took a trip to the local supermarket to buy supplies (good excuse for a new book!). The only real problem was that my inhalers were also in the bag still sitting expectantly in my hallway at home. Cue a delightful evening spent at the walk-in centre at the local hospital, waiting for a prescription.
So what did I learn from this experience? Firstly, The List is still the way to go - I did actually remember everything! Secondly, if you do forget something, it's not the end of the world. Most things can be bought while you're away (even clothes - what a great excuse!). Lastly, if you want something done, DO IT YOURSELF!!!
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