Impractical Packing - Not Bring Anime!?

So one of my best friends and fellow anime addicts is coming home for the summer, and I had to convince her that she couldn't pack all her anime or manga to bring with her. It was hard to do, she's as bad as I am. Had to remind her that I have just as much as she does and most of her favorites are my favorites and that we have roughly the same ones, give or take a few. It's not the same as having her own copy easily accessible but at least it cut her list down. Also there was reminding her that she did need to bring clothes and hygiene things with her as well. Because where I might find it funny that she was naked for a month and a half with only her books and manga, most others may not have gotten the humor.

Still I had to think about if I were in her shoes. Visiting somewhere for a month and a half without my collection. It's absolutely horrible to think about. Not being about to put on my favorite anime, or that random one that just popped into my head for no reason, or maybe just one specific episode because it would make me feel better. And how about not being able to walk over to the bookshelf and pick up that one manga I've already read seven times, but for some reason I decided I wanted to read it once more.

The thought nearly killed me.

How on earth would I do it? Even if I was visiting someone that had them too?

It just wouldn't be the same as having mine sitting there just waiting for that moment I decide I want it. There's the hassle of getting a hold of the other person, then hoping they trust me enough to let me borrow it (not that when it comes to anime or manga that's a worry anyone needs to have with me), then having to give it back again within that time before I go back.

Still logic dictates that taking my entire collection anywhere with me unless I'm moving isn't practical. I just hope that when it's me taking a vacation she's there for me to remind me of this as I have a feeling I may forget it just as she did and need some convincing help to not pack that bag full of books and remember some clothes. At least one days worth. Haha.