You would probably be fine without these words, but I'm going to post them anyway. Sadly, I did not post this before the United Methodist Church General Conference. Sorry, Methodists. To Pack A water bottle and travel mug You will want to have a way to hydrate. Hydration is important for your stamina! I imagine that certain areas of the country frown more on bottled water purchases than others, so I find the best way to avoid any sticky ethical issues around plastic waste is to bring my own water bottle. The same goes for a travel mug. If you bring your own, you won't contribute to landfill waste the five times a day you get coffee or tea! Win-win! (Update: commissioners and advisory delegates to the PC(USA) GA will be gifted a water bottle, but the rest of us have to fend for ourselves.) Lotion/moisturizer You hydrate with water, but your skin wants hydration, too. Trust me. This is a gender-inclusive recommendation. Layers (like a shawl or scarf or sweater for...
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