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I'm getting good at this
Hopefully this will be my last long distance research trip. On the one hand I love them - being totally immersed in my work and sometimes being able to site-see (depending on archive hours - this trip - not so much, since the archives are open 9-9) - on the other they are isolating and stressful (what if I don't get everything done! I must see all the things!). One thing though, I'm getting really good at packing for them:
- Carry-on bag that can fit the narrow way into an overhead bin (with detachable satchel for carrying my research supplies once I get to my destination, which holds my netbook, power supply, wallet, mp3 player, phone, earplugs*, and kindle)
- Clothing: research clothes (interchangeable, layered, and adorbs), workout clothes (yoga and running), and comfortable but compact shoes.
- Yoga mat (yes, believe it or not, there is a travel yoga mat in there)
- Toiletries (I never stress about these - I can always buy stuff when I get there and leave it behind - much better than worrying about ounces and baggies)
- Jewelry (one set that works with all outfits)
- Bag of electronics (the red and black striped one): camera, batteries, battery charger, memory cards, card reader, laptop lock, headphones, mic. (next to my netbook, the most essential part of research)
- Water Bottle
- Reusable coffee mug
- Not pictured: running shoes and heavy sweatshirt - largest items worn for actual flight rather than taking up room in suitcase.
This archives (Sallie Bingham - Look, it's me!) has a great locker room and reading room, so I can easily access my things without bringing too much into the reading room and having a place to store them when I take breaks (really great food options on the Duke campus, by the way). Like most archives, you are only allowed your computer, camera, pencil, and paper in the actual reading room.
*I cannot stress enough how important ear plugs are - especially on take off and landing when you are not allowed to use electronic devices to block out the noise of screaming children, chatty teenagers, or lonely old women.
- Carry-on bag that can fit the narrow way into an overhead bin (with detachable satchel for carrying my research supplies once I get to my destination, which holds my netbook, power supply, wallet, mp3 player, phone, earplugs*, and kindle)
- Clothing: research clothes (interchangeable, layered, and adorbs), workout clothes (yoga and running), and comfortable but compact shoes.
- Yoga mat (yes, believe it or not, there is a travel yoga mat in there)
- Toiletries (I never stress about these - I can always buy stuff when I get there and leave it behind - much better than worrying about ounces and baggies)
- Jewelry (one set that works with all outfits)
- Bag of electronics (the red and black striped one): camera, batteries, battery charger, memory cards, card reader, laptop lock, headphones, mic. (next to my netbook, the most essential part of research)
- Water Bottle
- Reusable coffee mug
- Not pictured: running shoes and heavy sweatshirt - largest items worn for actual flight rather than taking up room in suitcase.
This archives (Sallie Bingham - Look, it's me!) has a great locker room and reading room, so I can easily access my things without bringing too much into the reading room and having a place to store them when I take breaks (really great food options on the Duke campus, by the way). Like most archives, you are only allowed your computer, camera, pencil, and paper in the actual reading room.
*I cannot stress enough how important ear plugs are - especially on take off and landing when you are not allowed to use electronic devices to block out the noise of screaming children, chatty teenagers, or lonely old women.
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