The packing list

Clothes
Jeans (one pair nice enough to wear out in L.A.?)
One or two pairs of shorts
One nice shirt?
One or two tank tops for the smokin' hot desert
One or two t-shirts
One lightweight sweater/sweatshirt in case there's a cool night?
Shoes/sandals
Socks
Skivvies
Brassieres
Swimsuit

Personals
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Dental floss
Deodorant
Contact case
Contact solution
Glasses
Soap
Shampoo
Conditioner
Various hair goops
Lotion
Comb
Hair dryer
Sunblock

Etc.
Digital camera
Real camera
Film
Sunglasses
Magazines/books
Snacks
Small cooler (?)
CDs for driving music