Then it came to me: I WILL have a travel companion, in the form of a plush manatee. If you aren't in "Club Manatee," as I like to joke with my friends, then you are missing out.
You may have seen photos on my Facebook page and wondered if I just turned 5 years old. See the pure joy on my face? My Mana-Tieks (Tieks are fancy travel ballet flats) delivery!
If you ever have a chance to hug one of these special creatures, you would understand this obsession. It's the perfect squishy size to hold for maximum comfort, and also functions as a plane pillow, beach pillow and confidant
I will technically be alone in a foreign place, missing Darryl, my constant companion of the last 5 years. I imagine that having a comfort of home to hold onto is a necessity.
I will be like my manatee. Out of water and out of my element.
I am familiar with that "anxious excitement" feeling, doing its' best to turn your insides into a shakey-legged newborn deer. But you are Erin of Awesome (+7 to Dexterity and Barf Attacks) and you have already done the heavy lifting of buying your ticket and committing to the trip.
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Verrr Excite!
Thanks sir!! That describes the feeling pretty accurately. I am sure it will subside fairly quickly once I get immersed in my new world. :)
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