I haven't shared my thoughts recently, so here are a couple that pop into my head pretty frequently lately:
I do not tolerate incompetence very well. Maybe it's not incompetence. No, it's like a form of incompetence where the person is physically able to perform the task but then they can't comprehend what it is they're supposed to do... I'm not describing this well. Let's just say I do not tolerate incompetence very well. And we'll add in that my expectations of people are too high.
Nail polish is a great accessory. If I didn't have such weak nails I'd wear it all the time.
I think everyone should be allowed a vacation every two to three months. This could actually work, as long as the vacations were staggered.
Silliest question from the airport this month: Woman sits at the gate and asks me, "Is this the jetway we'll be using for the flight?" "Yes," I answer. That's not the silly question. Here it comes. She clearly had to look out the window to see the entire jetway. "Is the plane here yet?" I'm gobsmacked. When she looked out the window she must have noticed that at the end of the jetway was empty space where we were awaiting the plane. I gesture toward the window and in a slight state of confusion respond to her question with, "Ah, no..."
I really want to go see Top Gear. I plan on writing them a letter this month with a few observations and some questions, including whether they'd like to teach an American girl how to drive a "British" car, and that means one fitted with the driving equipment on the wrong side of the car and one with a manual transmission. I think it could be good ratings, especially when I've never driven a stick nor on the wrong side of the road.
Everyone is getting married on July 16. I apparently lost track of time and didn't realize that July 16 is this weekend. Whoa, that was fast.
I need to exercise more, but in order to do that I have to be motivated to exercise. It is quite difficult to want to exercise after standing for six hours. Sitting down just feels so good!
I have not done half the things I was expecting to do this year. It's already half-over!
Allergies this year have been awful. I know I'm not the only one who thinks this.
I would like a dog. I'm narrowing down the right one for me. I have to make sure I don't get the dog before I go on holiday, though; that would just be cruel.
I have many places to visit before the end of September, and I'm running out of time to plan these trips. That was silly of me. I will be doing that this week, I guess.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
And back to days of not working
Work is a little slow at the moment. With my spare time I have been coming up with some great plans and ideas. Lots of movies and doctors appointments and organizing. Maybe some trips.
I saw The King's Speech on Tuesday at 12:30 pm. It was great. There were maybe 20 people in the whole theater, the majority of who were alive to remember King George VI. I got free popcorn thanks to my fabulous Regal Cinemas card. I brought it my illegal Dr. Pepper as well as a couple of snacks (I didn't know I was getting free popcorn). And it was matinee price, which is always a plus.
After seeing the film I decided a couple of things. First, Colin Firth should totally win the Oscar. Second, King George VI (Bertie) is definitely a new hero to add to my list. He not only over came a stutter, but he manned up to fulfilling a role that his brother was too wimpy to take. And Bertie didn't even want to be king, but he knew his duty to his country and his role in the world and did it at a time his country needed him most. By the way, the film makes his brother look like a royal weenie, pardon the pun. And third, Bertie showed his entire family that he was better than them, stronger than them, and truly a great man. At least that's what The King's Speech showed me. It also showed me that I really do think the Queen Mum was a great lady and I wish I could have met her.
I have decided to tell JPMorganChase to suck it. I went to the bank the other day to deposit a check. I went to my bank's branch and used my bank's ATM and my bank card to do it all, and they had the gall to charge me $3 to use the damn thing! Final straw, Chase, final straw. I went inside to an actual teller to complete my transaction and decided as I walked out the door that I was only coming back to close my account. I'm moving to US Bank, and they're going to give me $150 to do it! Suck it, Chase!
I also am going to sell my stocks. I've got a bit, so I'm going to pay off my car and save the leftovers. I'm going through a financial revolution. It appears that becoming an adult is leading to me making adult decisions. Weird.
Finally have the last bit of tax information and I can now submit to get my money back! Woohoo!
I've decided to write to James Franco to see if he'd be willing to finance my education. He seems to value education, as he's going for a PhD himself. I bet at the least he'd get a chuckle out of the request. But maybe he'd appreciate me wanting to become a guidance counselor. Hey, it's worth a shot. I wonder where I find his address...
I really enjoy when police being interviewed on TV make snide remarks. Since it was snowing around here and people weren't driving smart, this one cop made the following remark: "People are just not driving well." Agreed. If you don't know how to drive in snow up or down hills I'd recommend to just not do it.
I want to go see the space shuttle launch in April. I think I'm going to do it.
Reading directions for making corn muffins should be relatively easy, and yet I still didn't read closely enough. I put a full cup of milk into the mix instead of 1/3 cup. And there went one package of Jiffy corn mix, one egg, and one cup of milk down the drain. Food is too expensive to make that mistake again.
Rats love corn bread. They are quite excited that the eventually finished corn muffins got a bit crumbly and now they get to enjoy in the mistake. Rats also like to steal scarves and newspaper for nesting material.
Looking at my living room, I may have come up with a seating solution. Having an overly long living room makes average furniture not work. This means I'm going to probably have to think long and hard before purchasing anything new. And measure first before purchasing.
I plan on next seeing Blue Valentine. I'll probably save it for Monday, since my work week starts tomorrow night and ends Friday night. Maybe I'll go next Thursday or Friday, after my next work week is over. Such decisions.
I also am going to be going down to the Woodburn Outlets for my mom's Coach addiction. It's almost as bad as her Fiesta Ware addiction. At least in this case she's using some well-won monies to purchase her victory purse(s).
I'm really glad Glee got better. That Gwyneth Paltrow episode really turned things around. And though Justin Bieber is pre-pubescent and a little ridiculous, the kid has some talent with those songs of his.
Why did Lady Ga Ga show up in an egg to the Grammy's? I'm not quite sure why I'm asking, but I have to.
I think I'll go to work a little early on Friday to watch AF1 land in PDX. I'll get a Jamba and sit by the windows and watch that 747 touch down. I suppose that depends on if I sit at the right windows.
Rats are quick and stealthy. When you're not watching them they move into another room and start stealing things.
I saw The King's Speech on Tuesday at 12:30 pm. It was great. There were maybe 20 people in the whole theater, the majority of who were alive to remember King George VI. I got free popcorn thanks to my fabulous Regal Cinemas card. I brought it my illegal Dr. Pepper as well as a couple of snacks (I didn't know I was getting free popcorn). And it was matinee price, which is always a plus.
After seeing the film I decided a couple of things. First, Colin Firth should totally win the Oscar. Second, King George VI (Bertie) is definitely a new hero to add to my list. He not only over came a stutter, but he manned up to fulfilling a role that his brother was too wimpy to take. And Bertie didn't even want to be king, but he knew his duty to his country and his role in the world and did it at a time his country needed him most. By the way, the film makes his brother look like a royal weenie, pardon the pun. And third, Bertie showed his entire family that he was better than them, stronger than them, and truly a great man. At least that's what The King's Speech showed me. It also showed me that I really do think the Queen Mum was a great lady and I wish I could have met her.
I have decided to tell JPMorganChase to suck it. I went to the bank the other day to deposit a check. I went to my bank's branch and used my bank's ATM and my bank card to do it all, and they had the gall to charge me $3 to use the damn thing! Final straw, Chase, final straw. I went inside to an actual teller to complete my transaction and decided as I walked out the door that I was only coming back to close my account. I'm moving to US Bank, and they're going to give me $150 to do it! Suck it, Chase!
I also am going to sell my stocks. I've got a bit, so I'm going to pay off my car and save the leftovers. I'm going through a financial revolution. It appears that becoming an adult is leading to me making adult decisions. Weird.
Finally have the last bit of tax information and I can now submit to get my money back! Woohoo!
I've decided to write to James Franco to see if he'd be willing to finance my education. He seems to value education, as he's going for a PhD himself. I bet at the least he'd get a chuckle out of the request. But maybe he'd appreciate me wanting to become a guidance counselor. Hey, it's worth a shot. I wonder where I find his address...
I really enjoy when police being interviewed on TV make snide remarks. Since it was snowing around here and people weren't driving smart, this one cop made the following remark: "People are just not driving well." Agreed. If you don't know how to drive in snow up or down hills I'd recommend to just not do it.
I want to go see the space shuttle launch in April. I think I'm going to do it.
Reading directions for making corn muffins should be relatively easy, and yet I still didn't read closely enough. I put a full cup of milk into the mix instead of 1/3 cup. And there went one package of Jiffy corn mix, one egg, and one cup of milk down the drain. Food is too expensive to make that mistake again.
Rats love corn bread. They are quite excited that the eventually finished corn muffins got a bit crumbly and now they get to enjoy in the mistake. Rats also like to steal scarves and newspaper for nesting material.
Looking at my living room, I may have come up with a seating solution. Having an overly long living room makes average furniture not work. This means I'm going to probably have to think long and hard before purchasing anything new. And measure first before purchasing.
I plan on next seeing Blue Valentine. I'll probably save it for Monday, since my work week starts tomorrow night and ends Friday night. Maybe I'll go next Thursday or Friday, after my next work week is over. Such decisions.
I also am going to be going down to the Woodburn Outlets for my mom's Coach addiction. It's almost as bad as her Fiesta Ware addiction. At least in this case she's using some well-won monies to purchase her victory purse(s).
I'm really glad Glee got better. That Gwyneth Paltrow episode really turned things around. And though Justin Bieber is pre-pubescent and a little ridiculous, the kid has some talent with those songs of his.
Why did Lady Ga Ga show up in an egg to the Grammy's? I'm not quite sure why I'm asking, but I have to.
I think I'll go to work a little early on Friday to watch AF1 land in PDX. I'll get a Jamba and sit by the windows and watch that 747 touch down. I suppose that depends on if I sit at the right windows.
Rats are quick and stealthy. When you're not watching them they move into another room and start stealing things.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
It's back to work I go [observing]
When you don't work for the majority of a month, and the reason for this lack of work is sickness so you weren't having fun while not working, it feels really great to get back to it. And as I've been back for a grand total of two shifts (whoa, Nelly!) it's time for a collection of random observations and notes and bits of information from the airport and more.
The number one flight attendant told me I am what they are looking for in an in-flight Crewmember. That is not the first time I've been told or asked if I was in-flight. Maybe the universe is trying to tell me something.
No matter what, people just don't listen. On average there are about five people who arrive late despite telling people when they check in what gate it is and what time to be there. And we do airport paging. And we page people specifically. And we make loud announcements in the gate area. A word to people flying: the information we tell you at check in should not be ignored. Also, please read signs. And papers we give you.
It's amazing how places and people you know pop up at the most random times. While attending a thank you banquet for PDX airport last night a story was told about people I know. The coordinator of this event was sharing stories and emails from customers to the Port and one of them was from someone I went to college with. How can I be sure, you might ask. Well, I cannot officially confirm it without asking to see the email, but the people and places and things in the story sure make it a likely coincidence. It's a sweet story, too; let me share. A 1LT in the Air Force asked PDX to send a 3' by 2' piece of the airport carpet because his fiancee always feels like she's home when she steps off an airplane and sees it. The two of them were down in San Antonio and she was missing home. Yes, the Port sent a piece of carpet to him. And why I think I know this couple is because on the facebook (a useful tool for seeing the lives of those you don't see every day) a while back there was a picture of her sitting on the little piece of blue-green carpet. I'm pretty sure it was them.
Also, Mike Irwin, TSA security director at PDX and man whose voice you hear over the speaker system in the airport, is apparently a UP alum. I might have done a little dance at the table when his introduction mentioned this with a "Go Pilots" at the end.
Fred Meyer card holders: if you have one you should use it at participating Shell gas stations. Definitely saved 10 cents today on my gas (BONUS!), which reduced the $3.19 price tag to be a little closer to the Arco down the road's price but with better quality gas. I liked hearing my gas was going to be cheaper. Might mean a bit more shopping at Fred Meyer while gas is so expensive.
I appreciate Oregon's efforts to keep people employed by having someone there to pump gas for people. A little inconvenient at times, but overall I don't mind it and it gives people a job. Maybe more states should do it.
Pets really do have such personalities, don't they? I was driving home from the Bluff and saw this dog playing with his leash, wrapping his foot in the leash to pretend he had an injured foot, trying to pull the lead from his owner's hand so he could go have fun. He was a funny guy (or girl); I bet that pup is a handful at home. Annabel and Buffy have funny little personalities. I wonder if pets - animals in general - think the same of us. I wonder if they think we're crazy. Maybe I'm crazy for thinking all this out loud.
I don't know who to cheer for at the Super Bowl, so I'm going to cheer for whoever wins. Misty liked this idea, too. I think she will be taking my idea and running with it.
Congestion sucks. Ears popping to relieve the congestion is the most amazing thing in the world!
I wonder if the will be airing the Royal Wedding that's coming up in April on American network channels. How does that work when they are ahead of us by eight hours?
It annoys me when I have all but one piece of the puzzle to complete my taxes. I would really like my money back from the government but because I don't have that last stinkin' piece I can't. Stupid stocks.
I think I'm going to have to concede and get a fancier phone. I love my phone and I hoped it would last forever because it's perfect for me. I think the technological age we are in is going to force me away from using my phone. Darn.
A lot of people I know are getting married this year. I'm pretty sure I didn't get the memo.
I need to work more on traveling to see the world's biggest stuff. My "Look what I found!" blog has been inactive way too long. I can visit places, but I need to make sure I have a rat sitter.
The number one flight attendant told me I am what they are looking for in an in-flight Crewmember. That is not the first time I've been told or asked if I was in-flight. Maybe the universe is trying to tell me something.
No matter what, people just don't listen. On average there are about five people who arrive late despite telling people when they check in what gate it is and what time to be there. And we do airport paging. And we page people specifically. And we make loud announcements in the gate area. A word to people flying: the information we tell you at check in should not be ignored. Also, please read signs. And papers we give you.
It's amazing how places and people you know pop up at the most random times. While attending a thank you banquet for PDX airport last night a story was told about people I know. The coordinator of this event was sharing stories and emails from customers to the Port and one of them was from someone I went to college with. How can I be sure, you might ask. Well, I cannot officially confirm it without asking to see the email, but the people and places and things in the story sure make it a likely coincidence. It's a sweet story, too; let me share. A 1LT in the Air Force asked PDX to send a 3' by 2' piece of the airport carpet because his fiancee always feels like she's home when she steps off an airplane and sees it. The two of them were down in San Antonio and she was missing home. Yes, the Port sent a piece of carpet to him. And why I think I know this couple is because on the facebook (a useful tool for seeing the lives of those you don't see every day) a while back there was a picture of her sitting on the little piece of blue-green carpet. I'm pretty sure it was them.
Also, Mike Irwin, TSA security director at PDX and man whose voice you hear over the speaker system in the airport, is apparently a UP alum. I might have done a little dance at the table when his introduction mentioned this with a "Go Pilots" at the end.
Fred Meyer card holders: if you have one you should use it at participating Shell gas stations. Definitely saved 10 cents today on my gas (BONUS!), which reduced the $3.19 price tag to be a little closer to the Arco down the road's price but with better quality gas. I liked hearing my gas was going to be cheaper. Might mean a bit more shopping at Fred Meyer while gas is so expensive.
I appreciate Oregon's efforts to keep people employed by having someone there to pump gas for people. A little inconvenient at times, but overall I don't mind it and it gives people a job. Maybe more states should do it.
Pets really do have such personalities, don't they? I was driving home from the Bluff and saw this dog playing with his leash, wrapping his foot in the leash to pretend he had an injured foot, trying to pull the lead from his owner's hand so he could go have fun. He was a funny guy (or girl); I bet that pup is a handful at home. Annabel and Buffy have funny little personalities. I wonder if pets - animals in general - think the same of us. I wonder if they think we're crazy. Maybe I'm crazy for thinking all this out loud.
I don't know who to cheer for at the Super Bowl, so I'm going to cheer for whoever wins. Misty liked this idea, too. I think she will be taking my idea and running with it.
Congestion sucks. Ears popping to relieve the congestion is the most amazing thing in the world!
I wonder if the will be airing the Royal Wedding that's coming up in April on American network channels. How does that work when they are ahead of us by eight hours?
It annoys me when I have all but one piece of the puzzle to complete my taxes. I would really like my money back from the government but because I don't have that last stinkin' piece I can't. Stupid stocks.
I think I'm going to have to concede and get a fancier phone. I love my phone and I hoped it would last forever because it's perfect for me. I think the technological age we are in is going to force me away from using my phone. Darn.
A lot of people I know are getting married this year. I'm pretty sure I didn't get the memo.
I need to work more on traveling to see the world's biggest stuff. My "Look what I found!" blog has been inactive way too long. I can visit places, but I need to make sure I have a rat sitter.
Monday, January 31, 2011
January comes to an end
The last day of the first month in a brand new year. Bittersweet. For those who have been wondering, yes, it is Justin Timberlake's birthday. He be 30. That little bit of information makes me feel old. Why? If anything, I would think he would feel more old than I should. But I feel old because he is a reminder of my youth, listening to *NSYNC tapes in the minivan on the way to school. Those days are gone. That is a horrible way to start out this entry! Perking up, or trying to...
I have not seen much of January. This is what I have done with my time this month:
Started out strong with a couple of adventures. Came back from the Disneyland birthday adventure on the first day of the year (that was something new and different). Went to work for a couple of weeks and then went on a rather impromptu trip to Reno with my mom and brother. Left lots of money in Reno, but had fun and the rest of the trip was relatively cheap. Sounds like a good start to a month, right?
Somewhere between Reno and the next time I was scheduled to work I got sick. And not your average cold because it's that time of the year kind of sick; I got a cold + strep throat from I don't know where. Strep throat: it's miserable. The first time I went to the doctor he didn't even bother to get a swab because he could see it was strep. I then got some antibiotics that weren't working (did you know Azithromycin is only effective on about 40% of the population?) and had to go back to see my regular NP who took one look in my throat and immediately averted her eyes. It was that bad. And painful. And I couldn't breathe through my nose because the congestion level was (and still is!) so high that nothing, I mean NOTHING was working its way through the sinuses. This illness meant I would continue to not be able to go into work for about two weeks.
When I am sick I enjoy laying about. Let's be honest; I enjoy laying about any day of the week when I'm well. This is the first time I've actually laid in bed during an illness. What did I do while in bed? Watched a lot of TV. Lots of movies. The movie I always watch when I'm sick is The Full Monty. I recommend it next time you're under the weather. Started a book that I'll actually finish called The Piano Teacher{. Almost finished a scarf. Did some laundry. Took some naps. Took lots of medicines. And had extended romp time for the ratties because what else was I going to do.
Which brings me to the end of January (today). I have spent quite a bit of the month on airplanes, as well as in bed where there is literally a Kristen-shaped dent in the mattress. Oh! I spent a day in the City (which anyone who's anyone knows means San Francisco). On New Year's Day I was one of the first people inside Disneyland, and literally Megan and I were the first ones to ride Buzz Lightyear's Blaster Game that day. And I did assist in the moving of a dear friend Megan and boyfriend to some new digs. But other than those highlights, I'd say January was the longest month this year so far.
As soon as these ears open up there are big plans for the rest of the year. A new place to visit every month! Well, maybe not new, but definitely an adventure each month to do something and go somewhere. Portland can be quite dreary.
P.S.: If you haven't yet watched IFC's Portlandia, you should get on that. Especially if you've ever lived in Portland or know people from Portland. Adult Hide and Seek League, need I say more. Plus, they get our beloved mayor, Sam Adams, to cameo! And there is a shout out to JetBlue, which always warms my heart.
I have not seen much of January. This is what I have done with my time this month:
Started out strong with a couple of adventures. Came back from the Disneyland birthday adventure on the first day of the year (that was something new and different). Went to work for a couple of weeks and then went on a rather impromptu trip to Reno with my mom and brother. Left lots of money in Reno, but had fun and the rest of the trip was relatively cheap. Sounds like a good start to a month, right?
Somewhere between Reno and the next time I was scheduled to work I got sick. And not your average cold because it's that time of the year kind of sick; I got a cold + strep throat from I don't know where. Strep throat: it's miserable. The first time I went to the doctor he didn't even bother to get a swab because he could see it was strep. I then got some antibiotics that weren't working (did you know Azithromycin is only effective on about 40% of the population?) and had to go back to see my regular NP who took one look in my throat and immediately averted her eyes. It was that bad. And painful. And I couldn't breathe through my nose because the congestion level was (and still is!) so high that nothing, I mean NOTHING was working its way through the sinuses. This illness meant I would continue to not be able to go into work for about two weeks.
When I am sick I enjoy laying about. Let's be honest; I enjoy laying about any day of the week when I'm well. This is the first time I've actually laid in bed during an illness. What did I do while in bed? Watched a lot of TV. Lots of movies. The movie I always watch when I'm sick is The Full Monty. I recommend it next time you're under the weather. Started a book that I'll actually finish called The Piano Teacher{. Almost finished a scarf. Did some laundry. Took some naps. Took lots of medicines. And had extended romp time for the ratties because what else was I going to do.
Which brings me to the end of January (today). I have spent quite a bit of the month on airplanes, as well as in bed where there is literally a Kristen-shaped dent in the mattress. Oh! I spent a day in the City (which anyone who's anyone knows means San Francisco). On New Year's Day I was one of the first people inside Disneyland, and literally Megan and I were the first ones to ride Buzz Lightyear's Blaster Game that day. And I did assist in the moving of a dear friend Megan and boyfriend to some new digs. But other than those highlights, I'd say January was the longest month this year so far.
As soon as these ears open up there are big plans for the rest of the year. A new place to visit every month! Well, maybe not new, but definitely an adventure each month to do something and go somewhere. Portland can be quite dreary.
P.S.: If you haven't yet watched IFC's Portlandia, you should get on that. Especially if you've ever lived in Portland or know people from Portland. Adult Hide and Seek League, need I say more. Plus, they get our beloved mayor, Sam Adams, to cameo! And there is a shout out to JetBlue, which always warms my heart.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
The age of Aquarius is over
Apparently someone realized we were using the wrong system for determining astrological... stuff. Instead of 12 signs there were originally 13 in the age of Babylonia. This guy explains it perfectly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLbbhHq_xls"
So, yeah. I don't know what that means for the world. Basically they'll have to reprint everything that has only 12 of the signs of the Zodiac, so yay for the printing and publishing business of the world. And we'll have to ignore everything Cosmo (the lady bible the world over, though I choose not to read it) has ever told us about our horoscope, because those were inaccurate. And our entire existence up to this point has been a lie, so bummer.
The thing that bothers me about this - and boy, I loved being a Capricorn, so I'm bummed about that - is it feels like it was a slow news day and someone thought they would change the way the world operates. Does that make sense? It's like when they said Pluto is no longer a planet and that the Triceratops never existed. But what do you mean those things are not true? They have always been true as long as I have been alive. You can't change 25 years of history and knowledge on a whim! Granted, it apparently was researched, but still, that's a tough sell!
In case you're wondering if you have a new star sign, these are the correct ones (because everything was wrong between the time the Babylonians threw out the new/old O word).
NEW ZODIAC SIGN CHART
Capricorn: January 20 to February 16
So, yeah. I don't know what that means for the world. Basically they'll have to reprint everything that has only 12 of the signs of the Zodiac, so yay for the printing and publishing business of the world. And we'll have to ignore everything Cosmo (the lady bible the world over, though I choose not to read it) has ever told us about our horoscope, because those were inaccurate. And our entire existence up to this point has been a lie, so bummer.
The thing that bothers me about this - and boy, I loved being a Capricorn, so I'm bummed about that - is it feels like it was a slow news day and someone thought they would change the way the world operates. Does that make sense? It's like when they said Pluto is no longer a planet and that the Triceratops never existed. But what do you mean those things are not true? They have always been true as long as I have been alive. You can't change 25 years of history and knowledge on a whim! Granted, it apparently was researched, but still, that's a tough sell!
In case you're wondering if you have a new star sign, these are the correct ones (because everything was wrong between the time the Babylonians threw out the new/old O word).
NEW ZODIAC SIGN CHART
Capricorn: January 20 to February 16
Aquarius: February 16 to March 11
Pisces: March 11 to April 18
Aries: April 18 to May 13
Taurus: May 13 to June 21
Gemini: June 21 to July 20
Cancer: July 20 to August 10
Leo: August 10 to September 16
Virgo: September 16 to October 30
Libra: October 30 to November 23
Scorpio: November 23 to November 29
Ophiuchus: November 29 to December 17
Sagittarius: December 17 to January 20Monday, November 8, 2010
Achoo!
Coming home is totally different now than when I was still in college. Now when I come home it's not so much an event, and it usually takes place in the middle of the week. And as a result, I get to sit around my mom's house and watch lots of TV and fumble about the internet.
I am also allergic to California, so I sneeze a lot. I sneeze in the middle of my sleep, which I never do in Portland. And my sneezes are real big, so big I almost threw myself off the couch earlier.
My grandparents are pretty funny. They are packing up their lives into boxes and crates at the moment because in about a month they are moving out of the home they've had for 50+ years and moving into an assisted living facility type apartment complex. Yesterday my mom and I went over to help bring over some things and sort through others. The two are not related; the funny factor and the moving factor. My grandparents are a couple that have been together since the 1950s and I like to watch them interact. I cannot describe it better than they are pretty funny.
I didn't realize the my family collects Christmas creches (nativity scenes) until we went over to help my granma sort through some cupboards in the rumpus room of their house. I wonder if that means that I will carry on the tradition of finding creches and collecting them.
The only bummer about coming home is when no one is around, like most of the work week. My mom is at work and my brother is at work/school. I don't really have access to go visit people if I want to since there are only two cars in residence. I guess I don't really need to go anywhere. I feel a bit useless since I'm so allergic to dust and the State of California that all I can honestly do is sit around and try not to stir the allergens.
Seriously, I cannot stay in the Bay Area for more than a few days or I might lose my voice completely, sneeze myself into a wall, or blow my nose so much I end up without a nose. I find it sad that I can never really come home because of a silly little thing like allergies. Is it pathetic to not be able to do so? And why did I not find this out until I moved to Portland? There is clearly something really gross in the air in California for my eyes to itch so much I rub them like mad during my sleep.
I'm going to miss the old house my grandparents are moving out of. Things look so different without furniture in there. The dining room looks a lot smaller without the whole family around the table for a holiday feast, though it has been quite a few years since a holiday feast has been hosted in that room. And the house looks so different now that they are landscaping the perimeter to sell. I will miss that house, and the memories associated with it.
Did you know sneezing makes you sleepy?
I am also allergic to California, so I sneeze a lot. I sneeze in the middle of my sleep, which I never do in Portland. And my sneezes are real big, so big I almost threw myself off the couch earlier.
My grandparents are pretty funny. They are packing up their lives into boxes and crates at the moment because in about a month they are moving out of the home they've had for 50+ years and moving into an assisted living facility type apartment complex. Yesterday my mom and I went over to help bring over some things and sort through others. The two are not related; the funny factor and the moving factor. My grandparents are a couple that have been together since the 1950s and I like to watch them interact. I cannot describe it better than they are pretty funny.
I didn't realize the my family collects Christmas creches (nativity scenes) until we went over to help my granma sort through some cupboards in the rumpus room of their house. I wonder if that means that I will carry on the tradition of finding creches and collecting them.
The only bummer about coming home is when no one is around, like most of the work week. My mom is at work and my brother is at work/school. I don't really have access to go visit people if I want to since there are only two cars in residence. I guess I don't really need to go anywhere. I feel a bit useless since I'm so allergic to dust and the State of California that all I can honestly do is sit around and try not to stir the allergens.
Seriously, I cannot stay in the Bay Area for more than a few days or I might lose my voice completely, sneeze myself into a wall, or blow my nose so much I end up without a nose. I find it sad that I can never really come home because of a silly little thing like allergies. Is it pathetic to not be able to do so? And why did I not find this out until I moved to Portland? There is clearly something really gross in the air in California for my eyes to itch so much I rub them like mad during my sleep.
I'm going to miss the old house my grandparents are moving out of. Things look so different without furniture in there. The dining room looks a lot smaller without the whole family around the table for a holiday feast, though it has been quite a few years since a holiday feast has been hosted in that room. And the house looks so different now that they are landscaping the perimeter to sell. I will miss that house, and the memories associated with it.
Did you know sneezing makes you sleepy?
Friday, October 15, 2010
Advice from an airline employee
1. Definitely get to the airport at least one hour prior to your flight time. You'll be happy you did.
2. Book directly from the airline. Shop around on other websites if you wish, but then go to whichever airline you want to fly.
3. Booking from a third party website (i.e., Travelocity, Expedia) only leads to headaches. They lie about guarantee-ing you a window or aisle seat; they make it difficult to change flights or do anything; and they are not always the cheapest airfare.
4. Have a valid form of ID. And have it ready at the ticket counter.
5. Bring your itinerary, just in case.
6. Dress in layers. Airports and airplanes are cool; your destination may be warm; you can never predict if you're going to be too cold or too hot.
7. Every airport is different, so not every airport features the same things (i.e., curbside check-in, post office, bag drops). Do not expect the same service at every airport.
8. Do be nice to the people working at the airport. There is no need to get belligerent when things go awry. Sometimes if you're nice to people working at the airport they are really nice back.
9. Always purchase your beverages after proceeding through the security checkpoint. It'd be a bummer to dump that $5.00 latte you just bought because you can't bring liquids through with you.
10. If you are bringing something out of the ordinary or require a service that you're not sure about, you should call the airline. Don't be shy; it's OK. Better to be a well-informed traveler than finding out at the last minute that a bag weighing over 50 pounds cost extra money.
11. A flight may leave at a certain time, but the door to the aircraft will close ten minutes prior to that departure time, at which point it cannot be opened until it lands at its destination. You need to make sure you are there before that door closes.
12. Take personal responsibility. Do not blame the traffic for your late arrival at the airport. Do not blame us that you showed up late. It's not our fault you didn't plan accordingly. It's the cold, hard truth. Hey, the other 100+ people made it in time for the flight.
13. We like to give out wings. It brightens people's day.
14. We may help you with your bag, but we can't do all the work for you.
15. Airports and airlines have their bad days, too. That's what you get when you throw a bunch of different factors into an equation. But we will get you to your destination... somehow... sometime.
2. Book directly from the airline. Shop around on other websites if you wish, but then go to whichever airline you want to fly.
3. Booking from a third party website (i.e., Travelocity, Expedia) only leads to headaches. They lie about guarantee-ing you a window or aisle seat; they make it difficult to change flights or do anything; and they are not always the cheapest airfare.
4. Have a valid form of ID. And have it ready at the ticket counter.
5. Bring your itinerary, just in case.
6. Dress in layers. Airports and airplanes are cool; your destination may be warm; you can never predict if you're going to be too cold or too hot.
7. Every airport is different, so not every airport features the same things (i.e., curbside check-in, post office, bag drops). Do not expect the same service at every airport.
8. Do be nice to the people working at the airport. There is no need to get belligerent when things go awry. Sometimes if you're nice to people working at the airport they are really nice back.
9. Always purchase your beverages after proceeding through the security checkpoint. It'd be a bummer to dump that $5.00 latte you just bought because you can't bring liquids through with you.
10. If you are bringing something out of the ordinary or require a service that you're not sure about, you should call the airline. Don't be shy; it's OK. Better to be a well-informed traveler than finding out at the last minute that a bag weighing over 50 pounds cost extra money.
11. A flight may leave at a certain time, but the door to the aircraft will close ten minutes prior to that departure time, at which point it cannot be opened until it lands at its destination. You need to make sure you are there before that door closes.
12. Take personal responsibility. Do not blame the traffic for your late arrival at the airport. Do not blame us that you showed up late. It's not our fault you didn't plan accordingly. It's the cold, hard truth. Hey, the other 100+ people made it in time for the flight.
13. We like to give out wings. It brightens people's day.
14. We may help you with your bag, but we can't do all the work for you.
15. Airports and airlines have their bad days, too. That's what you get when you throw a bunch of different factors into an equation. But we will get you to your destination... somehow... sometime.
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