I pride myself in being a super lightweight packer. I get compliments on it every time I travel, when I shun my checked bag allowance for a compact carry-on and even manage to bring clothes and toiletries for a long weekend in just a rucksack. But the truth is, my packing skills come from anxiety, not efficiency.
I'm a super nervous traveler, arriving at the airport with hours to spare, frantically checking to see if my gate has been announced. So, checking a bag? That's a level of stress I can't bring into my life.
