Two new trips are planned for my near future. In a couple weeks I will be meeting Donna in Miami. Sun, beach, and spicy Cuban food! Then, in December, back to New York City! YES!
Donna gifted me with a new suitcase. My old, beloved pal was a Jeep carry-on size. After many years, and many trips, the handle gave out. It had also begun to fray on the edges and just looked like it was ready for retirement. Actually, to be honest, it is now being used as my mobile tattoo shop. But, back to the suitcase now.
I then picked up a bright pink wheeled carry-on at a thrift store. It was pristine. It was Bright! And, contrary to what I had believed to be true, it was a rather popular color in the travel world. On the first trip there were 3 other pink bags, and 2 of them were the exact same model! Plus, it was small. Too small.
So I began to use Donna's old suitcase. It was a Samsonite and had been to the repair shop to replace a zipper that had gone out. She had already purchased a new one though, so this one was spare. And it was bigger than the pink one. Well, actually, too big. Twice I was scolded because it wouldn't go in the overhead with the wheels sticking out.
Now, I have a new shiny suitcase. It's black. Shiny black. Beautiful. I have added an applique to individualize it. Well, to be honest, Donna ironed it on for me. But I'm ready for the next trip. Yay!
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