PACKING...YUCK

Packing might be the worst thing in the world. The airline wanted to charge $30.00 a bag IN EACH DIRECTION, on a $18.00 flight. What's wrong with this picture???
All of our luggage is heavy without anything in it, and travelling alone I need something I can lift. So off we went to Macy's where they were almost paying you to take it out of the store...LOL. I got 2 pieces, small rolling duffle and a large tote. Both of these items, together, are lighter than any one piece in the closet. All in all I paid $100.oo plus tax for $500.00 worth.
Now the fun part...Although I live in Florida, I don't have a bathing suit.
I tried on many, either they were too long, too short, too tight or too big, and all the same size. I walked away with nada. Found a 10 year old suit from when I lived on the beach, a little "snug" (much nicer than tight) but it will do. So now I am ready for the trip. Whatever I don't have I can do without.