Finally I’m back to blogging! I missed it so much and wish I had had the time to blog while at the Blogher conference but I didn’t.
I rarely fly so this was a treat and nerve racking at the same time. I flew out from Abilene to Houston on a propeller plane…yuck. Then I flew from Houston to San Fransisco (in about 4hrs) on a big ol’ jet airliner…won’t you carry me awaaaay. Sorry…I couldn’t help but sing it. The view was pretty and I managed to get a decent shot of the sky & plane. This may bore many of you who are everyday travellers but this is all exciting to me.
I was also so lucky to be sitting next to a young girl that smacked her bubble gum for the entire flight. Yay for me.
Once off the plane, my phone wouldn’t work so I had no way to contact Lawyer Mama, who I was supposed to meet up with to take a cab or shuttle. Never could find her so I split a cab with another gal. Although she tried to be somewhat nice, but I don’t think she cared to visit much. She did have a huge Louis Vuitton bag that took up half the cab;)
Arrived at the hotel greeted by this wonderful fella……ummm, they are called bellhops???
Immediately upon arrival at this grand hotel, I felt out of place and, well, almost beneath it. Like I didn’t belong in such a place–me, this ol’ country gal who didn’t even know how to go through the revolving doors without stumbling or what the appropriate tip amount was.
They were super nice and made me feel VERY welcomed at the front desk. I think it was the decor and the architecture that overwhelmed me. It was all so fancy and everywhere you looked, there were women with their trendy clothing, designer bags, and all I could think about was that I totally didn’t belong here.
I got to my room and it was just lovely, a bit small, but the plasma TV and luxurious bedding made up for it. I sat there a bit to take it all in. Here I was, a small town country girl in unknown territory known as Union Square– In a town known for shopping, chocolate, sourdough, bridges, etc. I felt lonely and excited……………
and………… GO ON!
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Oh come on Lori!!! I have been waiting on pins and needles for the scoop from someone REAL like yourself! If I ever get to go, I know I want to go when you go! Can’t wait for the rest of the story…
Hugs! Glad you are back!!!
Oh I can tell this is the beginning of an interesting posting of stories! Tune in for the next post….
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Oh please. You waltzed right in there with your Dooney, just as good as the rest of them. :-P
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Mmm, my small town snorting elicited knocks from the folks in the room next door. Loud and slightly slow in light of all the grandeur!
You and Jennster were a blast! It was great hangin’ with you.
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Lori –
So glad you are sharing every little detail! I am eating it up so please keep it up! And don’t worry…if I’d have been there, I’d have felt exactly the same way.:)
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You sure know how to keep me in suspense! I can’t wait to read the rest.
I find it refreshing to know that you felt out of place (not that I want you to) because I think of you as a rock star of blogging! I don’t feel so bad about being self conscious now :)
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Babe! So that’s what happened. I thought maybe your flight had been really delayed or something. In hindsight, we probably should have exchanged all of our flight information!
Well, it was nice to almost meet you….
So glad you had such a good time – and that you survived the tiny propeller plane. :) Great pics.
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I agree with your post. Which is not something I will usually do! :) I enjoy reading a post that will make one think. Also, thanks for allowing me to comment!
Does anyone know how to remove the sticky stuff left behind from stickers & labels?
Especially from the bottoms of new shoes & from some particularly sticky labels in my car which has leather interior?