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Excuse me, I'm flying to Madrid at eleven. Where do I check in? Counter twenty? Thank you. Is it this way, past the coffee shop?

And I have one big suitcase. Do I leave my baggage there too? OK. Do I need to print anything, or is my phone fine? My battery is low, so I'm a little worried.

Sorry, last question. After that, how do I find my gate? The departures board, of course. And when do we board? Forty minutes before? Great, so I have time for breakfast. This airport is so big, I always get lost!

Sorry, I'm in the wrong line, aren't I? This one's for families. OK, I'll move. Sorry, everyone, I didn't see the sign.

Do I need to take my laptop out of my bag? And what about liquids? I have a small bottle of water and my face cream. Oh, the water has to go in the trash. Fine. I'll buy another one after security, for five dollars.

Here's my boarding pass. It's on my phone. My carry-on is just this backpack. Wait, why is the security machine beeping? Oh, it's my belt! Sorry, sorry. Every single time!

Selin, I'm here! I'm looking at the departures screen. Where are you? At the gate already? Good. Listen, my phone says gate twelve, but the big screen says gate forty-one. Which one is right? Forty-one? Of course. It's the other end of the terminal.

Security was quick, but I had to take off my belt and my shoes. Now I'm running with my sneakers in my hand. A little kid just laughed at me. Don't laugh, Selin, I can hear you!

Where's my boarding pass? Oh wait, I have it. It's in my mouth. They said we board in five minutes. Please save my seat. And tell the pilot I'm coming. I can see the sign for gate forty-one!

Good morning! I'd like to check in for Chicago, please. Here's my passport. Yes, this is my baggage. No, I don't think it's too heavy. How heavy? Fifty-six pounds? And the limit is fifty?

Oh no. There's a long line behind me, and I can feel everybody staring. OK, can I put stuff in my carry-on? Look, my boots can go in here. And I'm going to wear my coat. And this sweater. And this one. And this one.

Is it fine now? Forty-eight pounds! Thank you so much. Yes, I know I look like a snowman. Can I get my boarding pass now? I'm going to go find a very cold room.