I'm a happy member of the Sundays In My City Community (SIMC) hosted by the fabulous Unknown Mami. Wanna see the world and join the fun?
It seems the older I get, the more I tend to be a home-body, not traveling nearly as much as I used to. Yes, I fly to my hometown of Ohio a lot, but other than that, I mostly stay here...
...In my city-- Los Angeles, and always like walking through our front door. I'm content in our home and it's a nice feeling.
But this Sunday, I'm dreaming of all the places I could travel to. Not crazy far away places, but perhaps cross-country, way North, the deep South, or anywhere in between. And with a wink and a much appreciated nod, I blame my new found desire for the wild blue yonder all on Ms Bake-It.
She hosted a CSN giveaway recently and I was the lucky winner. I had a whopping $100 to spend (!) and despite having my eye on an All-Clad pot, I checked out with a brand new Samsonite carry-on suitcase. (It cost me less than $17 after applying the gift certificate!)
It's been a very long time since I bought luggage, and frankly, didn't think I needed any until I spotted this baby. It got me thinking and, as they say, a mind is a terrible thing to waste.
I never carry on luggage when I fly, it's too heavy for my arthritic hands to schlepp. But this suitcase has those wheels that turn in every direction and it's so lightweight that I realized, if I traveled with my Beloved Husband, things could work out really well for moi.
You see, as I've spent the day plotting a new travel adventure, I realized that we'll check our usual luggage when we fly, but I'll carry-on this gem of a suitcase totally empty going on our trip, and he'll carry-on the suitcase coming back home-- filled with trip treasures, i.e., shopping purchases.
It makes perfect sense to me-- In a totally *ahem* high maintenance kind of way.
So thanks Ms Bake-It aka Tracy. You Rock! And I love your blog. You're funny and creative and down to earth and on my favorite blogs list. You can meet Tracy HERE.
And YOU, dear reader, can win an $80 CSN Gift Certificate right here on my blog by leaving a comment BELOW and on all of my posts starting HERE (with giveaway details) through midnight, August 4th Pacific Time. The more posts you comment on, the more chances you have to win-- And go shopping!
Where in North America do you think we should travel to?
Welcome to www.TheFityFactor.com - Joanna Jenkins
PS I was not compensated by CSN or Samsonite for this post. I'm just really happy I won.
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Try further afield, JJ. Try Scotland!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous suitcase!! And starting out with it empty is genius! Your mind is working well!!
ReplyDeleteI purchased an automatic trashcan from CSN and we love it.
So count me in on your drawing. CSN rules!
Hugs
SueAnn
Congrats on the win! The luggage looks like a great purchase.
ReplyDeleteI think you should visit Michigan!
Hi Joanna, You did great with the suitcase! Congrats on your winning the CSN giveaway, I ventured over to Tracy's blog and read about her finding antique store treasures. Cool.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your win.;)) I know what you mean about being content at home, I am too. Sometimes to the extend I do not want to travel anymore.) But then I remember the saying; "The world is a book and those who stay home only read the cove page" and I realize how much I miss the adventure of traveling.;)
ReplyDeleteI hope you get to use that lovely new suitcase.;)
xo
i would love to go to new york again...congrats on the win and i hope you put it to good use! happy sunday jj!
ReplyDelete'being content at home' - me too! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy SIMC from Casa!
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Where would we travel to in N America...I think we would go back to Monument Valley. We've been there twice and both times it did not work out so we could actually take a trip/tour through the valley, we just admired it from the visitor area. And I think we would like to go back to Canyon DeChilly (or however it is spelled!) and take the jeep tour IN the canyon instead of the scenic drive above the canyon. There is so much to see in our own "backyard". Enjoy the new luggage; great idea on how to use it! But one of the airlines is charging you $45 for a carry-on...
ReplyDeleteNICE carry-on and I like your plan for taking it empty and bringing it back with goodies! :)
ReplyDeleteHave you ever been to San Antonio?
Seaside, Florida is one of my favorite places EVER. :)
Why in North America? How about Hawaii or Alaska? I have been thinking I want one of those suitcases with the four wheels next time I go somewhere. They are a lot easier to lug than the two wheel kind.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I meant to say, I had to change my blog URL. This avatar links to the new site.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bag! I am a bit of a home body too and I've never left the USA. Maybe one day. Enjoy your Sunday!
ReplyDeletesounds like a plan!!
ReplyDeleteYay! Prizes! The money for that Samsonite couldn't have gone to a more deserving or appreciative winner!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteNothing beats Hawaii!
Vegas, honey!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win! I love the front of your house. It's so inviting. Hope the back is exactly how you want it.
Have a great Sunday!
Very nice bag! Now, you're ready for whatever adventure you plan. Bon Voyage!
ReplyDeleteI am all about New York city. I could really use new luggage too.
ReplyDeleteGreat suitcase and congrats on your win!! I'm a lot like you in that the older I get the more content I am to just be at home. I love my home, it's comfy and cozy and my special place to just be me.
ReplyDeleteLove the first pic, very inviting! Congrats on winning the giveaway! I think you should visit New Orleans, but do wait till this awful heat subsides. October through May is perfect and you would have so much fun!
ReplyDeleteNewfoundland is on my North American list - I've always wanted to see St John, and a while back I read a book about the people who were stranded in Gander on 9/11 when airspace was closed down...we've been to Nova Scotia and PEI, too - Quebec City is beautiful, too!
ReplyDeleteThat's a beauty! I'd have snapped it up, too.
ReplyDeleteYou and I think alike when it comes to travel. I pack some of our things in a small suitcase and then put it in a larger, empty suitcase. That way I have an extra suitcase to bring home all the goodies we buy on vacation.
As much as I love my home, I am always ready to travel anywhere and there are a lot more places I want to go. Of course, I'm lucky to live in Colorado, a place people travel many miles to visit.
ReplyDeleteI love your red door. My husband is part Chinese and all his Chinese relatives have red doors. Supposed to be good fortune ; -)
ReplyDeleteNice case, I am in the market for a new one .. on my last trip a wheel escaped and I didnt notice til I was loading into the truck of the car!
ReplyDeleteI love your red door as well....My front door is RED.
ReplyDeleteI am fortunate to have all 6 of my grandkids only a mile from our home. I love to travel, but it's hard to leave them behind.
I loved Hawaii...so my vote woud be there!
Blessings on this beautiful day!
Shug
I once participated in a local 'chat to win' contest. It lasted for about 2 or 3 days and I chatted until my fingers were bleeding. Out of the five-thousand total entries, I had well over half of them. There were pages and pages where I was the ONLY one who was 'chatting'. And do you want to know who won? NOT ME! Some girl who only had entered something like 7 times! SEVEN TIMES! So, my new motto is to only enter once and if I win, I win! If not......well, life goes on.
ReplyDeleteNice suitcase; now I'm waiting to hear where you take it!
ReplyDeleteYou got a bargin! That suitcase is huge!!
ReplyDeleteI Want to be were you are in LA....Downey/Anaheim to be exact!!!
How about Chicago? I love it there!
ReplyDeleteI say a quick trip to SF would be perfect for that bag.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I wore my new clogs on a long walk yesterday and I LOVE them!
great suitcase!
ReplyDeleteThat is one cool suitcase. Yay! You should take it to New Hampshire during early October and see the glorious foliage. I'm already dreaming of red, orange and yellow leaves...not to mention the crisp mornings and the FOOTBALL! :)
ReplyDeleteYour home is lovely, and LA is on my must see places. And your suitcase looks like it's dressed to travel!!
ReplyDeleteLucky you!
ReplyDeleteAs to where you should travel - how about to see the huge sequoia trees in that national park in California? Can't remember the name... And drive through those gigantic redwood trees? Would make great blog material!
I love to travel. I never, ever carry on more than a book or now my iPad.
ReplyDeleteCasey
Congrats. That's a really cool suitcase. The idea of bringing it back filled with trip treasures is awesome.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning! And that suitcase looks FAB!
ReplyDeleteI had so much fun on our trip to SF a few weekends back, I don't know where I would travel to next if I had the opportunity!
Oh boy, I love suitcases. I just recently bought two new pieces and it really does whet that traveling desire :) Congrats on the big win!!
ReplyDeleteCame by via SIMC
Kristin - The Goat
Visiting from SIMC. I think you should go to Maine in the last week of September or first week of October. Absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBtw, my hometown is in Ohio, too. Dayton.
I love to travel. I love to stay at home too. Either way, I win.
ReplyDeleteYour photographs are lovely!
http://gaelikaasdiary.blogspot.com/2010/08/sundays-in-my-city-1.html
how come I never thought to take an empty suitcase?
ReplyDeleteYellowstone or visit the Red Rock areas in Utah or Sedona! Or New Mexico would be cool!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to go to Maine. And now seems like the right weather to go!
ReplyDeletecongrats on the win. and such a great color.
ReplyDeletehmm...south carolina, i think. i might love the charm.
Come to Minneapolis! An easy light rail trip from the airport to a vibrant downtown with an active music scene and excellent food, the same light rail out to the Mall of America! Green parks! Art galleries and museums! Meeting Pearl for a margarita!
ReplyDeletePearl
Your place looks really nice. Congrats on your winning a US $100 certificate giveaway from CSN Stores. I'm a loyal fan of Samsonite.
ReplyDeleteIn my latest post, I mentioned you, your blog, and your lunch idea. See for yourself:
http://caffeinatedglobe.blogspot.com/2010/08/lunch-ideas-life-is-good.html
Thank you for all your kind words! I am so glad you are pleased with your win. Nice piece of luggage! I like your way of thinking! I have taken an empty extra piece of luggage few times knowing I will be buying stuff while I am traveling.
ReplyDeleteTake a trip to Maine or come on down here to Florida!
Have a fabulous day!
~ Tracy
I would go to Puget Sound in August. Yes..that is where I would go. Did I spell it correctly? The older I get, the worse my spelling is and guess what...I don't care!
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Count me in! And then consider Wisconsin! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win! I would put Savannah, GA on the top of your list...it is such a beautiful city (I don't live there...just love it). Thanks for visiting me, please come again:)
ReplyDeleteSue
Thanks for stopping by, and congratulations on your way cool prize! It's so fun to dream about the places you could go to! I'm like you - a total homebody. I'm just very content to be in my home.
ReplyDeleteI've heard Maine is wonderful. Pender Island in Canada? I love in the desert, so I always think to escape to cooler climates!
Congrats to you. That sounds like a great idea to me. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your big win, I think you chose wisely! :-)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Anne
i like your way of thinking !
ReplyDeletewe've had to ship things home via UPS, when we couldn't fit anything else into our suitcases :)
Would love to win this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes.
Chanticlear1@gmail.com
THIS GIVEAWAY CLOSED AT 12 midnight, August 4th. Thanks to entering. Winner will be announced soon. jj
ReplyDeleteLove your home and the colors... just awesome!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the luggage. Bring it to Oklahoma for a visit. We'll fry something for you. :-)
Someday, I want to see Vermont and Maine and everything else up there.