The night before a trip is half the fun. Enjoy the waiting instead of wishing it gone.

Anticipation is part of the trip rather than dead time in front of it. The night before has the bag half packed, the weather checked twice, the playlist made and nothing yet gone wrong, which is a particular kind of pleasure that only exists before the thing starts. Wishing it away treats it as an obstacle. It is actually one of the better hours.

Don’t rush the evening before your next trip. Pack slowly, go to bed at a decent hour, and let yourself enjoy the state of being about to go.