We begin today!

One of the original titles for this blog was going to be “The Rice They Carried.” But sadly, I already had used that title for a docu-drama/mockumentary I made on Asian American stereotypes back in high school (The Rice They Carried). However, I’m no big fan of recycling titles and “The Monsoon Diaries” has been a worthy upgrade.

Anyways, side tangent aside, we leave in less than 2 hours. And some of you (including Annah) are wondering “what the hell should be packed?” Well, ladies and gentlemen, I had some spare time to demonstrate the wonders of OCD-space management:

First Aid

1. 1% hydrocortisol cream
2. Antibacterial cream
3. Antibiotic for skin infections (amoxicillin/clavulanate/cephalexin)
4. Antihistamines (certirizine for day/promethazine for night)
5. Tylonel & Advil
6. Decongestant (pseudophedrine)
7. Indigestion meds (Immodium)
8. DEET
9. Purell
10. Altoids
11. Clippers
12. 55+ SPF Sunblock
13. Antibiotic for diarreah (norfloxacin/ciproflaxin/azithromycin)
14. Malarone
15. Band-aids
16. Halls sore throw lozenges

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Daybag

1. Lonely Planet
2. Travel Pillow
3. Deodorant
4. Video Camera
5. Sleeping Mask
6. Business Cards
7. Spare Camera Battery
8. Phone
9. Pens
10. Sunglasses
11. 1 telephoto lens
12. Flashlight

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Main Backpack

1. 1 packing cube
2. 3 T-Shirts
3. 2 Long-Sleeved Shirts
4. 2 Convertible Pants
5. 5 pairs of socks
6. 4 pairs of underwear
7. 1 Swimsuit
8. 1 pair of dress shoes
9. 1 dress shirt
10. 1 belt
11. 1 Lonely Planet (for India when we get there)
12. 1 security cage
13. 1 cocoon sheet
14. 1 rain jacket
15. 1 map of Southeast Asia
16. 1 pair of flip flops
17. 1 toiletries kit

Everything

- At time of posting in New York City, it was 80.6 °F -

Humidity: 47% | Wind Speed: n/a | Cloud Cover: n/a