Sheils Writes

I’ve never been a huge traveler, only a small handful of times for work, but mostly for pleasure…but the word “awkward” comes to mind when I travel.  I envision myself as the savvy, hip lady, but the reality is so far from that it’s laughable.

Always very early, my 1st awkwardness,  there’s a sweet spot between 2 1/2 hours early & stress rushing hoping you don’t miss your flight.  I never hit that sweet spot.  I sit here, in a sea of Hey Dudes & Skechers slip-ons, 3 or 4 bathroom trips in, still waiting for the gate to post on the board.

However, the older I get, the more important I think it is to stay in the game of flying.   2 weeks of pre trip anxiety, an odd night of packing for 2 or 3 days, a comfy leggings outfit & flannel for the possible too high a/c, a klanky walk through the small airport sundries shop, of course an overpriced Starbucks with just another 2 hours to go before boarding.

Traveling alone is good for my aging soul.  I highly recommend you pack your 20 year old roller bag, I got mine at Sears luggage department back in the day, but it’s OK to ask the young flight attendant for help putting it in the overhead bin, I always do!

Your destination awaits!  Safe travels!  And on all these trips, so far security has not asked for the Kind bar in my purse, it always makes it through!