Monday, May 30, 2011

Porta-Nap

I just got back from Vegas—more on that later—but because I took the Red Eye home last night, I justified finally buying one of these (mine says Las Vegas on the back. Swanky.):


I shamelessly took this self portrait in the walkway for a visual because I have no idea what to call it. And I don't think anyone else does either. It's the only justifiable reason for every American not owning one. That and they are only sold at airports and for a small fortune. Fortunately I bought mine at a shop called Everything $10 (I love a no-nonsense store), and was able to communicate via sign language what I was searching for. As it turns out, the universal sign for "I'm choking" and "I want to travel in comfort" are remarkably similar. And equally as effective. I walked out of the store ten dollars poorer, equipped with a no-hands pillow that's like wearing a bed at all times. My connecting flight was delayed twice, and our gate changed once. No problem!

Head tilt. 

I'm already asleep.

I got home an hour ago and I'm still wearing it. Little do you know, I've taken a nap three times in the duration of this post. I considered wearing it to bed tonight, but I feel wrong about that in the same way I feel wrong about mini hot dogs wrapped in bacon. So I'll just save it for travel and longish lines at the grocery store.

2 comments:

  1. remember when Shaq did those commercials for taco time or taco bell about "taco neck"? that's what i think of when i try to sleep sitting up in planes or cars. worst. the miracle will be if you remember to bring it on your next trip. whiiiiiiich i hope will be soon and to SLC!!!! if i was a rich girl, I'd fly you first class on that singapore flight with the king size bed. cause you deserve it with all the delays you've had this weekend.

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  2. They are called Buckys. I only know this because my cousins name is Bucky, and we googled his name.

    Your welcome

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