House for Kim

Where in the World is Kim’s Luggage?

Posted by kim 07.12.2007 2:41 pm in Excursions, Incantations

I should have known. The day 07/07/07 may have been lucky for some, especially the 38,000+ people that got married that day, but it was not so lucky for me.

On the first leg of my flight journey enroute to Miami, I was on the most disgusting airplane I have ever been on. The horrific smell of the lavatory throughout made me want to vomit. I swear a vacuum cleaner had never set foot on board. I had to wipe crumbs off my seat before sitting and provide my neighbor with a kleenex to wipe the “green goo” off her seat. And and there was no use of complaining to the one flight attendant, as I swear he couldn’t speak English.

I was happy to reach Chicago for my layover until I received a phone call with news that my daughter’s chiropractor who had been battling cancer had passed away. I had an awful feeling at our last appointment with her a week earlier. I could tell she was in extreme pain and not her usual cheerful self when she told us there was nothing more she could do for Tatym and referred us on to another specialist. I had tears in my eyes when we left wondering if she knew she wouldn’t be around much longer to help her or if someone else really could help her more. At least she is in a better place now.

So I arrive in Miami already in a distraught mood only to have my lugguage not arrive AGAIN! My friends heckled me that my luggage gets around more than I do. After a 48 hour jaunt to Guatemala (yes, GUA), I finally got my luggage, minus my jewelry and shaver cartridges. Obviously Guatemalans don’t know that the most expensive items in there were my Victoria Secret undergarmets. And I think I should be rewarded with those international airline miles.

Our hotel was close to a Ross Store and CVS to buy a few new clothes and toiletries. I plan to invest in a bigger laptop bag to carry along an extra change of clothes and some makeup before I travel again.

All in all, it was a good trip with some definite memories made. Patrick’s best time was probably winning a Sony VAIO Notebook at a cocktail party. I’m jealous. I’d elaborate on more tales, but not sure they are all “family friendly”.

What song is stuck in my head… Miami by Will Smith Welcome to Miami (bienvenido a miami)

Have you seen Reno 911! - Miami, the movie? Stupid if you ask me.

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What’s My Flight Plan?

Posted by kim 07.5.2007 1:41 pm in Concessions, Excursions

So last week coming home from Denver, I was again a tad late getting to the airport (4 am is way too early for me). I cut to the front of the security line to board my plane in time. Unfortunately, my luggage didn’t make the plane in time. And I wasn’t thinking positive enough like last time. Since it was my fault the luggage didn’t make it (for checking in late), they wouldn’t deliver it, so I stayed in Omaha for the next flight to arrive. I was too tired to shop, so found a Panera Bread with Free Wi-Fi.

Last July, Southwest lost my luggage on a direct flight to Florida (it went on to the next city). Patrick and I are leaving for Miami on Saturday to attend the Affiliate Summit, and I couldn’t get a direct flight (I hate layovers). I’m already praying that my luggage will arrive at the same time I do.

The best flight news now is that Frontier will start to offer direct flights from Sioux City to Denver starting in October, and only $84 each way! With all my trips to Denver, this will save me time (Sioux City is an hour away whereas Omaha is three) plus money (on ticket prices and my time is money). Plus they are offering double miles! I shall be an Ascent member in no time!

Speaking of flying, I’ve been wanting to watch the movie “FlightPlan” with Jodie Foster. It’s an old enough movie now that it’s cheaper to buy it used from Amazon than rent it, so I ordered it for $1.58.

What’s on tap for lunch for me today? Slim-Fast Chocolate Shake. I haven’t “found my slim” from it yet.

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