Notes on packing, as I unpack from this latest trip:

1) take a jacket, even if weather.com forecasts 80 degree weather for the next 3 months. You just never know.

2) Do not overestimate your need for in-flight entertainment. Maybe just 2 books, instead of 4. A magazine or the sudoku book, but not both. Ipod, excellent idea. Same with the sock.

3) 3 pairs of shoes was perfect. 1 to wear, 2 to pack. 2 pairs of jeans, also perfect. One to wear, one to pack.

4) be ok with the idea that you don't have to wear a unique top every day. This will save lots of room in the t-shirt and tank top parts of your luggage.