hold steady

i am at the airport at my gate with just a little less than an hour till boarding.

they didn't even weigh my luggage. after all that. so. that counts as a definite point towards awesome-town.
and they went through both my carry-ons very carefully, but they didn't mention either the size or the weight. they were very nice. the lady was very impressed with my ability to fill EVERY spare space with socks. she couldn't get it all back in. i showed her. but not in that 'i showed YOU!' way. not like that.

i've had a muffin from starbucks (thanks mom and dad) which has mostly stopped the swirly-ness of the stomach caused by too much coffee and too much excitement and too many nerves. i was shaking and shaking while i ate. but that seems to have stopped.

i'm listening to the hold steady. stay positive... i do not think listening to emma's playlists right this moment is a good plan. i will wait for the plane. somehow crying on a plane is easier than crying in the boarding zone. along with the sappy movies and the free wine. yes. YES!

bye edmonton. thanks for the good times. i'll see you at grimas!