a note on packing

Two doctrines, with regards to the above: 1) to curtail the process of preparing for a flight, to ensure safe arrival of belongings, to be able to zip straight from the terminal to public transportation, I don't check baggage when avoidable. 2) I've determined, that for me, the levity of luggage >>> importance of having stuff. If I can't sprint comfortably through O'Hare, then I've most likely over-packed, and will be punished in oxygen debt, just-missed connections, sweaty nights spent at the gate, etc. Accordingly, I've compiled a loose pilot case and a backpack of start-out essentials: sneakers, hygienic sundries, a dictionary, a camera, and, per Monica's parting words, two pounds of hazelnut coffee ground. Everything else, I figure, can be purchased for the small price of freedom and democracy upon arrival.