It's been awhile...

[danceswithgary]

...since I've had to navigate the perils of flying by myself and certainly not since I became ill last year. I hadn't realized just how dependent I've gotten on Gary for the simple things like not lifting luggage or having to walk from the furthest point of the parking garage dragging my fully loaded laptop case and suitcase. I was shaking and sweating by the time I reached the terminal and trying to convince myself that vomiting what little breakfast I'd managed all over the ticket agent was a particularly bad idea to entertain.

Boarding pass obtained, I then stood in line for an incredible amount of time with my laptop case, incredible considering it was 5:50 AM on a Tuesday in Rochester - WTF? Hell, we laugh around here when we call it Rochester International Airport.

Now I'm safely sitting in the boarding area and my stomach is slowly reconsidering the inside-out option and my shaking has subsided enough to let me type. Thank goodness Gary booked a flight where I get to just stay aboard in Baltimore for the second leg to Charlotte. I'm already dreading the flight back that has me changing.

Boarding soon.

Comments

[roguebitch.livejournal.com]

Well, you could *entertain* the thought of vomiting on the ticket agent, just don't *act* on it. ;-D

So sorry you've had a rough start to your trip. Here's to smooth flying the rest of the way, and a landing like a downy feather.

*hugs*

[vespa331.livejournal.com]

Alright, that's it, next time I'm forcing you to let me drive you. Plus it might have saved me from my horrifically long work nightmare. Hopefully you'll be so blissful after a week with Aunt Dorothy and Co. that you'll feel fine the whole way back. I'm not sure when your flight back gets in, but if I'm not working I can carry your luggage for you.

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

My goodness. You've had such a rough start! I hope things get better soon. :-)

[arianstarr.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Hope the rest of your trip is much less stressful and definitely not vomit-inducing, sweetie.

[selinamoonfire.livejournal.com]

*HUGS* I'm sorry that it was so stressful.

Hm...too bad you couldn't use the upset stomach to con the ticket agent into getting you better seats.

Maybe on the way back you could find someone to carry your luggage. I haven't flown before, but when I went to the airport, there were people there that were carrying luggage. It might ease some of the stress.

[danceswithgary]

The ticket agent survived and so did I. The trip back should be a little better since I get dropped off instead having to park and lug. Maybe I'll get some sleep, too. :-D

[danceswithgary]

It was just a less than wonderful to start the day. Thanks for the offer. Love you.

[danceswithgary]

Down here and much better. :-D

[danceswithgary]

Much better. Just seeing my niece makes things better. :-D

[danceswithgary]

Discount airlines don't have better seats. :-P It should be better on the way back. It usually is. :-D

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

Yay! I'm glad to hear it. :-)

[jakrar.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear you're feeling better, though I'm sorry the trip down was such a nightmare. *hugs you* Have a great time with the relatives!

[nerowill.livejournal.com]

Airports are evil and only sliding further into hell! Good luck with the rest of your trip!

[danceswithgary]

I am. I'm going to listen to my niece read to me now. Doesn't get any better. *hugs back*

[danceswithgary]

Makes me feel ancient when I think of the 'good old days'. :-/ Thanks for the good wishes. *grin*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

oh my dear! *hugs you* You poor thing. Hopefully by now, you're comfy and cozy.

[danceswithgary]

So much better. Maybe the rough start is making me appreciate it even more. I even slept for more than 3 hours last night, the first since he left last Friday. :-D