My annual – and sometimes more than annual – trip to Las Vegas was fast approaching on my calendar. That meant that I was checking the weather for the pool scene more times than my emails. Bad work ethic, perhaps, but I had the itch to get some of that desert summer sun.As I started to think about what to pack in my carry on, I got FOMO in the ways I could approach it

I spent the past weekend in San Diego soaking up the city and tried to soak up the sun but it was cloudy. Thus, I focused more on the sights. Trying to make the most of an overcast day I set my sights on going and seeing the sights. I bought my ticket for the super cheesy yet delightful hop on hop off trolley’s that promise you a slice of the best of the city. I got on the trolley and we were off. 

The next trip I have on the radar is a week trip joining friends on their sailboat off the coast of Costa Rica. All things considered, this should be a great time to try to pack very lean. With no specific events or formal dinners to attend, I considered what I would NEED need. Once there, a couple of day dresses, a few button-down shirts, swimsuits and some shorts? Accessories should be covered with a hat, sunglasses, sandals and slip-on shoes. Throw in a few bangles, funky earrings and a couple necklaces and I’m set, right? Tell that to my escalating heart rate.