Pellet

At home, I use lists and set timers to help me at remember to do things around the house…like check the dryer, make a phone call, etc. Otherwise, I tend to forget…

Pellet

In my car, I use a different method.  Years ago, I was given a cute, hamster beanie baby -officially named Pellet by its maker, the TY Corp – and it has always lived in our cars. I have come to rely on this sweet, little stuffed animal to help me remember things. When I’m driving and think of something I need to remember upon arrival at my destination, I pull Pellet up from the driver’s side door pocket and put him in my lap, or by my purse, or on the passenger seat. Then, when I stop the car to get out, I see him and think, “O, yes…” and he reminds me of what I needed to remember! 

Content to ride in the driver’s side door.

He has worked well. Pellet has been in our car for many years…I want to say over 20 years…maybe longer. We transfer him when we get a different vehicle. He is my friend! Maybe not as beloved as The Velveteen Rabbit, but he does look a bit worn from being a treasured and a reliable asset to me. I’d miss him if he ran away…

10 thoughts on “Pellet”

  1. The beloved hamster! What a small joy with a big task – as long as you can remember what you are supposed to remember : )

    1. That’s so true!
      Thank you for Pellet…I believe you gave me Pellet on our first trip to Galena. I looked it up…we were there in 2001.

  2. Oh my gosh, that is the sweetest way to remind yourself of a task! I absolutely love it! Thanks for sharing Pellet’s story with us.

    1. Thanks Sheri.
      It was one of our writing prompts that led me down the “hamster” hole. 🙂

  3. Adorable little guy! What a clever idea you have using him to remember things! Love the idea!

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