Absence Makes the Heart...

T and I both travel for work, so most weeks we are away from each other for 2-4 nights at a time. Sometimes we get a gift and have to be at the same event so we travel together. That part rocks.

The biggest gift of all has been the last 3 and a 1/2 weeks. It's the longest stretch we've ever known of sleeping in the same place at the same time.  Being together every single day.  So this morning, as we said goodbye I got weepy.  We get so used to the routine of being apart that it is just second nature. But after spending all this time together, it became more evident than ever... I miss him when we are in two different places!

But, as he says, we have to work. So he drives 3 hours to his destination and I head to the airport. Or vice versa. Or one of us stays behind. What is most important, however, is that we always come home as quickly as we can.

So I guess the old adage is true - absence does make the heart grow fonder. But being together a lot does the same thing for me!

What Drives You?

I am not a person who likes to drive. Driving too much in one day requires a nap when I am through. I get tired as a passenger. I'm a horrible road trip partner.

This is not a good trait when you travel for a living. Luckily, most of my travel requires plane tickets instead of driving any distances. (Note I am also asleep before take-off.)

But I think I could turn over a new leaf if I was wearing the new Manolo Blahnik driving loafers. I would never tire of wearing these red (or navy or green, etc.) suede beauties with the pink lining. So if I only wear them while driving... A+B=C, right?

Maybe not, but I think it is worth a try, don't you?

It's In The Bag

As a professional traveler, I am constantly searching for the perfect suitcase, laptop bag, etc. It is a never ending quest. I have yet to find a bag that can fit my laptop, books, magazines, iTouch, wallet, toiletries, etc. that doesn't look and feel like a complete mess. Either they don't have enough pockets or don't have the right pockets. The bag isn't strong enough or is too bulky. Something so important in my daily life should not be so difficult to find, right?

So I'm hoping this great tote I found on JustFabulous.com will be the answer. If it is, I will promote them and it in airports everywhere. So cross your fingers for me, ok?

And if you are wondering how often I travel, a couple of weeks ago my mother informed me that she and my dad are claiming Stella and Sophie on their tax returns as dependants. It seems they had them for 120 nights in 2011. Sounds like I should be considering a very specific New Year's resolution, don't you think?