Always Keep It With You

We all have done the sleep overs. From our first time in second grade to over night when you pass out at a friends house from too much, um, beverages.

I pride myself on always being prepared. Whether it be bringing a sweatshirt in case it rains or bringing an extra pair of draws and socks. What I also like to do is have the essentials in my car: deodorant and gum.

As we prepare for nights out on the town, there is the short list that everyone takes part in. Take a shower, put on clean clothes, gel/spray in hair, money in wallet, blackberry/iphone in pocket. Although all these are good and important, it is missing what I think is the most important: the travel toothbrush.

That's right. The travel toothbrush.

We have all been there. Slept over somewhere, woke up with the breath smelling like dirt and ham and have nothing to do about it. We've woken up with the dry mouth and not a trace of siliva anywhere.

What is even worse is when you yourself wake up good but the person laying next to you isn't so fortunate. There are few things worse then going in to hug or kiss someone and having to pull back with the scrunched up face and ask "did you brush your teeth this morning?"

Nobody likes it when their friend blows their breath in their face and asks how it is. Even if it smells like strawberries, clouds, or a new pair of sneakers, it still isn't right. Even if it smells good, I'm gonna tell you it smells bad cuz nobody should be blowing their breath in someone else's face without their permission.

With this day and age with crazy technological advances, it becomes tough to think about the basics. People like to say that can't live without their cell phones and all the applications it provides but I truly believe the TT (travel toothbrush) should be added to the essentials list.

If you are out to dinner or a bar or someone's house, you now have the luxury of removing yourself for a bit and getting a brush in. However, I will admit that unless you are at a house or apartment, you probably aren't going to have access to toothpaste. But, the most important thing about brushing one's teeth is actually brushing the tounge. You don't need toothpaste to do that and that is where your hot garbage breath comes from.

So, it is time to add one more to the list before you head out the door. Keys, phone, wallet, toothbrush.

It'll save lives.