Comments on: Entropy resistance http://sararyan.com/2008/10/entropy-resistance/ Novelist, comics writer, and librarian based in Portland, Oregon. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:04:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Sara http://sararyan.com/2008/10/entropy-resistance/#comment-6168 Sara Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:00:04 +0000 http://sararyan.com/?p=806#comment-6168 Yes to a clear schedule on the day after getting back. I did learn that eventually. Between here and the LJ comments, there is a growing consensus on the wisdom of unpacking ASAP. If I master the art of minimal packing, perhaps the *un*packing will not loom so large. And Jeff, your dad's underwear strategy (now there's a phrase I never thought I'd type) is kind of excellent, though I can't help thinking of hotel staff reactions upon discovering the discards... Yes to a clear schedule on the day after getting back. I did learn that eventually.

Between here and the LJ comments, there is a growing consensus on the wisdom of unpacking ASAP. If I master the art of minimal packing, perhaps the *un*packing will not loom so large. And Jeff, your dad’s underwear strategy (now there’s a phrase I never thought I’d type) is kind of excellent, though I can’t help thinking of hotel staff reactions upon discovering the discards…

]]> By: Jeff C http://sararyan.com/2008/10/entropy-resistance/#comment-6166 Jeff C Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:20:14 +0000 http://sararyan.com/?p=806#comment-6166 My dad takes his old underwear on trips, and just throws it away after each day. My dad takes his old underwear on trips, and just throws it away after each day.

]]> By: sara z. http://sararyan.com/2008/10/entropy-resistance/#comment-6163 sara z. Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:08:08 +0000 http://sararyan.com/?p=806#comment-6163 Totally agree with laundry and cleaning before you leave. Of course, this only works if your spouse/roomie/sig-oth is not staying behind and making more work for you. I also try to make sure I don't have anything scheduled on the day I get back (or if I get back at night, the day after). Even if the thing sounds easy and fun and do-able, I really need to block out 24 hours to be able to do or not do whatever. But, that's not always an option. I unpack the second I get home and put the suitcase away, even if I am exhausted. Seems a little obsessive, but I like life to look and feel normal as soon as possible upon return. Totally agree with laundry and cleaning before you leave. Of course, this only works if your spouse/roomie/sig-oth is not staying behind and making more work for you.

I also try to make sure I don’t have anything scheduled on the day I get back (or if I get back at night, the day after). Even if the thing sounds easy and fun and do-able, I really need to block out 24 hours to be able to do or not do whatever. But, that’s not always an option.

I unpack the second I get home and put the suitcase away, even if I am exhausted. Seems a little obsessive, but I like life to look and feel normal as soon as possible upon return.

]]> By: Sara http://sararyan.com/2008/10/entropy-resistance/#comment-6162 Sara Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:10:01 +0000 http://sararyan.com/?p=806#comment-6162 Those are good! On the last trip, we had a friend housesit, and I am embarrassed to say that she left the house far better stocked with groceries than it was when she arrived. Those are good! On the last trip, we had a friend housesit, and I am embarrassed to say that she left the house far better stocked with groceries than it was when she arrived.

]]> By: mk http://sararyan.com/2008/10/entropy-resistance/#comment-6161 mk Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:41:41 +0000 http://sararyan.com/?p=806#comment-6161 I'm a big fan of doing laundry before a trip so you still have clean clothes upon returning. Oh, and making the bed before you leave. It's small, but somehow it makes a difference. It's also handy if you're traveling somewhere that has signature foods you can buy at the airport, lessening the need to immediately buy groceries when you get home. (Usually for me it's just sourdough at the SF airport, but still.) I’m a big fan of doing laundry before a trip so you still have clean clothes upon returning. Oh, and making the bed before you leave. It’s small, but somehow it makes a difference.

It’s also handy if you’re traveling somewhere that has signature foods you can buy at the airport, lessening the need to immediately buy groceries when you get home. (Usually for me it’s just sourdough at the SF airport, but still.)

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