Packing for my trips isn't always an easy thing. Even at this late date, I might still need to pack a single day's worth of male clothing because I might be corralled into seeing my uncle's friend. Although I doubt this will happen, I have to keep this possibility in mind.
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California weather at this time of year is similar to that of New York. But this means that I have to prepare for both cold and hot weather. San Francisco can be quite chilly, while San Diego can be quite warm. Yet, there are ways I plan to deal with this on a 9-10 day trip. First, I will select basic clothing that I can wear for 2 or 3 times before needing to be washed. Then, I will plan my auxiliary items, such as sweaters, that will allow the basics to be practical in a wider range of temperatures.
Packing for a trip as Marian has always proven to be a complicated task. I have to make sure that I have two sets (1 pair for each day, plus 1 pair to hold my "tuck" in) of undies, 2 bras, and appropriate tops/bottoms, dresses and socks to get me through a week or more. If I'm gone for more than a week, I have to think about washing my wig in the sink.
As much as I'm no longer excited about taking this trip, I will take it anyway, as it is a chance to present as Marian for more than a week at a time. It should be fun to visit Venice Beach and Santa Monica in my authentic presentation, and make my around using the mass transit available in this city....
