9:50am Seattle:

First thoughts: I don’t think it would be possible to hyperventilate the whole time, even so I’d probably pass out on the plane and get some sleep. Currently I’m on the 1 bus and will soon transfer to the 194 or 174 in the bus tunnel, whichever one goes to the airport. I think/know I over-packed, at least for my whole “carry-on only”plan. I knew there was stuff I could leave, but it was like a security blanket. I think probably half my luggage is amusement items like books, laptop, knitting.... It semi-defeats the point of travel to experience another culture if I bring my own with me, but it’ll be okay. Serious separation anxiety from cats.