Recognized that showering and dressing at home would eat time to no point. Threw the things I would need into the car. Drove a few dozen miles in my nightgown.

Alternated packing for the conference and doing household tasks to get my partner's household closer to order.

Embarked upon a journey of discovery in my partner's most important music collection. Learned how to use an old-school iPod with the click wheel.

This trip is the first time I have stayed in a hostel. It's going well so far. (Though it would be nice to be able to snuggle with the partner. Twin bunk beds are not ideal.)