The Importance of Shopping and Packing

So I've been teased for writing about what to pack. But you know what? It's an important issue! I mean, you can't just pack anything - you have to take into consideration local weather, customs, terrain... and seeing as my clothing reflects Miami and the American midwest (Chicago area too, where one can experience seven days of distinctly different weather in one week - we're God's weather testing center), I need to go shopping.

That is the argument I gave my parents at least. And no... they're not paying for my shopping spree. I've been working all summer saving up (because I plan on having at least one day devoted entirely to shopping while I'm in London because, believe or not, I am a female) so I may by the right kind of clothing. My Da is taking me out today for shoes, which he insists on purchasing for me. We've decided a good pair of walking shoes (I have sneakers but... well, they're more for fashion than walking/running. Except for my Nikes which, technically are running shoes but, then, I'm not going to be jogging all over England). And I'd like some boots. Not rain boots or snow boots or those ugly khaki colored hiking boots but some nice black boots that I could wear on a crappy day or on a night out on the town.

Then later I'm going to Woodfield in Schaumburg to spend the rest of my hard-earned cash on, preferrably, an iPod (or some other digital music player to keep me sane on the plane ride with my Ma), some sweaters/long-sleeve shirts and some more jeans. My Da wants me to look into thermal wear. I'm not so sure. :\

I am sure, however, that what one chooses to pack is very important.