I'm more like my father...

...than I thought.

I have a weekly ritual. Every Sunday I make pancakes. As I'm eating them (make with fresh blueberries today), it dawned on me - my father did/does the same thing.

And, earlier this week I put into place one of his habits that I used to make fun of. Every year he goes to Salt Lake City to snow ski. Since the trip is at the same time of year, for the same number of days, and at the same place - he basically needs to pack the same things each time. As such, he has a 'packing list' saved on his computer.

I created my own 'packing list' recently and couldn't help but chuckle at myself. Given all of the traveling I have been doing this year -- for business and pleasure -- I figured I'd 'streamline' things so that I could pack more efficiently, without having to worry about forgetting anything.

The checklist works great. I just need to remember to put everything on the list in my suitcase. :)