Random Observations From My Trip

Here's some advice for the person that is designing the next major airport of the world. Look at your plans and count the number of electrical outlets. Multiply that by 100 and that is how many you need. Business travelers have been fighting for the few coveted electrical outlets in airports for years. I am guilty of once unplugging a vending machine in an airport to use my laptop. Don't worry, I plugged it in for anyone needing a Snickers. Now we have to also compete with every laptop carrying, Ipod toting civilian. If I had a couple of power strips with me at O'Hare I could have made some serious scratch.

Got into New York very late. Hotel was quite full so they upgraded me to a suite (which also had an amazing view.) This suite was larger than many apartments I have rented. I actually felt guilty. It was only me and I was not even going to be there for 7 hours, 5 of which I was asleep. If it had not been midnight, I would have gone looking for a family in a regular room and switched rooms with them.

The flight home was the longest 4 hours of my life. I have had several 15 hour flights that were shorter than this one. I guess I was just tired and cranky.

Here's some things I would like to say to my fellow passengers:

1. To the lady sitting two rows in front of me. Quit complaining about the fact that the overhead bin above your seat was full. It’s first come, first serve. You boarded in Group 6. Get over it.

2. To the teenager sitting across from me. I love my Ipod as much as the next person but you are singing very loud…..and horribly.

3. To Mr. Man sitting in front of me. See how little leg room you have? It’s the same for me back here. Your seat is already as far back as it will go. Quit using all of your body weight to try and recline some more. I am only 5’4” and you have busted both of my kneecaps.

4. To the lady sitting behind me. When you need to get out of your seat, please use your armrests if you need help getting into the standing position. The back of my seat is not for this purpose.

5. To the lady with the crying baby. It’s ok, babies cry. Ignore the man who is sitting next to you and rolling his eyes. I would cry right now if I could get away with it.

6. To the person that attempts to finish the crossword puzzle that I started in the airline magazine. . Yes, I am complete moron and obviously have the vocabulary of a 5 year old.