The Prince of Packing Procrastination!

Don't let the smile fool you...
Cruise Man 3000 is a HUGE packing procrastinator! 

I have been procrastinating since I could remember. In my high school days, college days, and even my cruising days. As you all know, I am getting ready for my next cruise (yes, the cruise countdown is on) and I wanted to know what the "normal" way of packing was when it came time for a cruise. Now I normally pack the night before. I know it's risky, but I feel if you're within a four hour radius from your cruise port--as I am for this next cruise--then that's okay, right? Well, I took to Twitter and Facebook to see what my cruise friends do when preparing for a cruise vacation, and this is what they had to say:

You all know David Stern (@StarshineCruise), my "RCI Go-To Man?" Sure you do. Well, he said he normally packs the night before the cruise but he used to pack as far as a week in advance. I used to be that way, too? Well, no, I have always been a night before kind of guy, lol. But I'm happy to know he and I share in the procrastinating realm of packing. But my friend from Connecticut, Craig Kell, said he packs a least three weeks prior to sailing. Man, he's not a firm believer in last minute packing (maybe his packing zeal will trickle down a few states). One Facebook fan on her A-game, Denise Jiles, says she begins a month in advance (good thing we don't live under the same roof, haha)!

One of my favorite gals on the West Coast, Carrie Finley-Bajak (@CruiseBuzz) told me that she has learned from some past mistakes, so days in advance is her packing choice. She never told me what the past mistake was, but I hope she didn't fall asleep while packing (talk about making a b-line for your ship)! And my pal from the Mid-West, Mikey Faust (@MikeyCruiseBlog), even chimed in with his methods. Mikey told me he feels comfortable knowing his bags are packed at least a week before the cruise. He doesn't like the added stress that can overwhelm him when trying to gather things at the last minute. And the cruisetastic peeps over at Cruise Legend (@CruiseLegend) say they pack at least a day in advance, but make a list of what to bring weeks prior.

You would think I'd get the message by now, right? To pack in advance... and I think I have. I have started gathering things, but nothing's in a suitcase. They may sound like nothing to you, but I'm patting myself on the back for having that much done, haha. Pray for me, y'all. Pray I will be packed by Friday (at least that's two days in advance). Be sure to share your packing tips below, or on the Facebook fan page! Happy packing and cruising--Shon!