Tuesday, July 31, 2012

First Flight

I have been packing for weeks piling anything and everything that I thought I could want or need. I missed one very important thing. I won't forget it next time I fly. I got to the airport with plenty of time. Security was fairly painless. I was leaving seat assignment up to fate, bonus was a cute guy was seated next to me that actually wanted to have a conversation. The downside was since neither of us picked a seat we were placed in the absolutely last row of the plane. Before I tell you anymore I think that the turbulence must be worst in the back. It is definitely louder back there. So we are sitting there having a nice conversation about competitive swimming and how he did it for 15 years. I was impressed I only lasted 6-7 years. And then came some nasty turbulence. I must have turned white as a sheet since he got serious, up til then we had been kinda laughing and almost flirty, he was like are you ok? I said no, I am seriously trying not to puke right now.
Too bad my stomach and my brain were unable to communicate. Yes I am horrified to admit I puked. Luckily I was in an aisle seat, so I didn't puke on him. Eventually I made it out of my seat belt, put the tray table into the upright position and figured out how to work the lavatory door. After cleaning myself up a little I was able to make it back to my seat. Unfortunately my body was not finished. We hit more turbulence during landing. This time I realized there was a vomit bag in the back of my seat, so I was able to use it. Once I stopped this time he offered me gum. What a sweet guy. I said well at least the flight was interesting, no dull moments and he said except when you were in the bathroom, that was kind of boring. I am grateful that I met Andrew he was not just nice to look at but a genuinely nice guy. As we were exiting the plane the lady sitting in front of me offered me some motion sickness pills which I gladly accepted. Wish me luck on the 5 hour flight to Seattle.

Friday, July 27, 2012

Almost time!

It hit me today that it is almost time for vacation. I only have one and a half work days left before I leave. This will be a hybrid trip of sorts as this time I am flying to Seattle and then the road trip part of the adventure begins. I hope that Deborah and I will have a good time and you will enjoy following along.

I bought a new laptop just for the trip since my old one got stolen 2 weeks ago. The upside to being robbed of all your goods before vacation is there is nothing to worry about while you are gone. Except for the cat. But I have someone checking in on her to make sure she is good.

Only a four more days :) This weekend is going to be a busy one. I better get off here for now and get some laundry done so I can start packing. I know what you are thinking.... I did start packing earlier. I gave a bag of clothes to Deb when she left with the car, but I need more. She calls me a compulsive over packer and it is true I admit it. I want anything and everything that I may want to wear in my possession even if the mood to wear it never strikes. The adventure begins on August 31st :)