Thor Adventurer II

I was really sad to have lost Thor. I know he is just a toy but he represented more to me. He was a give from my friends kids and a big part of my relationship with them. He started off as something fun to interact with them.

He was a Christmas gift right before I went to Boston for a week and I brought him to take pictures to show them after. However, everyone who saw me photographing him got such a kick out of him that I started taking him on all my trips. He was such a great conversation starter and everyone loved coming up with photo ideas for him.

I think since I was raised moving around a lot that I am a little overly attached to objects. Thor wasn't just a toy to me, he was a piece of my relationship to a very important family. He also represented a lot of my travels, explorations and accomplishments.

He was with me on my solo trip to Boston.

He went on my family trip to Myrtle Beach.

He accompanied me to meet my first niece in Edmonton.

He went camping with the boys and me when their parents went to Europe.

He sat shotgun for my month exploring Newfoundland.

He solo thru hiked the East Coast Trail with me.

He moved to Montreal with me.

I was sad to have lost him, unsure if he was going to turn up anywhere. I got home from work on Monday to find a parcel, I didn't remember ordering anything. I started crying when I opened it and saw a sweet note and Thor Adventurer II. I hadn't cried when I lost him but I was very moved by his replacement. He is a gift from the same family that gave me the first one so I can continue to have a piece of them with me everywhere I go.

I'm definitely going to look for a reflective vest, bright cape or some way to make him more visible. Maybe an identification label or harness to tie him on better...