So my trip to the Big Apple will finally be completed after nearly a full 24-hour period. Lord have mercy, Tuesday was one of the longest/most stressful days I’ve had in a long time—and I didn’t even really do anything. Megan and I left for KCI at about noon; my flight was at 1:55pm. I had a layover in Charleston, SC and would’ve arrived at LaGuardia at 7:26.
The drive to the airport was pretty silent. Megan was preoccupied with the big, dark, ominous clouds that were looming above in fear of some tornadic activity. I was just nauseas and overwhelmed. As we were pulling into KCI, I finally just started crying and it only got progressively worse. I was aware of the amazing three months that lay before me, but at this point in my life, two things, amongst others, that I have yet to conquer are goodbyes and change. And I had to go toe-to-toe with both of them—and I was outnumbered. So, Megan and I said our teary-eyed goodbyes, and I went through the motions in the airport. Then, as I sat waiting to board, I just bawled my eyes out while listening to music. I was the kid sitting there alone that people walk by and think, “oh, she must be realllly sad.”
So after the weather delayed our flight for just over an hour, we boarded. And as we were beginning to taxi, there was an acidic smell in the cabin, so we had to pull back into the airport in order for electrical maintenance personnel to check out the issue. This was going to make me late for my connection, so I called and had that pushed back. Five minutes later, it’s announced that the necessary electrical maintenance personnel isn’t in KCI and will need to be flown in, ergo THAT plane wouldn’t be flying out at all that evening. And just to add the cherry on top, there were no other flights that I could catch that evening, so I had to chalk it up as a loss and try again in the morning.
Doing so ended up working out quite well. I got to spend another night with Megan and my BSMO family, and goodbyes aren’t nearly as bad the second time around! This morning everything went significantly more smoothly. I wasn’t using all of my power to hold back tears as I checked-in and went through security. So I’m on the plane now—the wifi-less airplane mind you. And I’m actually feeling pretty good. I’m just excited now. I have a layover in Philly and I’ll get to LaGuardia shortly after 12:30, pending no more setbacks. Unfortunately arriving at 12:30 means my orientation today had to be rescheduled for next Wednesday. Fortunately, that gives me essentially all of today to get settled in and accustomed to my new surroundings, and I’ll still start work tomorrow morning.
As long as I get in smoothly and can relax, then I’ll be in good shape. Fingers are crossed. Hmm..I wonder how much a 12-pack of Budlight costs around there. That will be what I indulge in this afternoon after this fiasco…not the whole thing of course. Perfect!
The drive to the airport was pretty silent. Megan was preoccupied with the big, dark, ominous clouds that were looming above in fear of some tornadic activity. I was just nauseas and overwhelmed. As we were pulling into KCI, I finally just started crying and it only got progressively worse. I was aware of the amazing three months that lay before me, but at this point in my life, two things, amongst others, that I have yet to conquer are goodbyes and change. And I had to go toe-to-toe with both of them—and I was outnumbered. So, Megan and I said our teary-eyed goodbyes, and I went through the motions in the airport. Then, as I sat waiting to board, I just bawled my eyes out while listening to music. I was the kid sitting there alone that people walk by and think, “oh, she must be realllly sad.”
So after the weather delayed our flight for just over an hour, we boarded. And as we were beginning to taxi, there was an acidic smell in the cabin, so we had to pull back into the airport in order for electrical maintenance personnel to check out the issue. This was going to make me late for my connection, so I called and had that pushed back. Five minutes later, it’s announced that the necessary electrical maintenance personnel isn’t in KCI and will need to be flown in, ergo THAT plane wouldn’t be flying out at all that evening. And just to add the cherry on top, there were no other flights that I could catch that evening, so I had to chalk it up as a loss and try again in the morning.
Doing so ended up working out quite well. I got to spend another night with Megan and my BSMO family, and goodbyes aren’t nearly as bad the second time around! This morning everything went significantly more smoothly. I wasn’t using all of my power to hold back tears as I checked-in and went through security. So I’m on the plane now—the wifi-less airplane mind you. And I’m actually feeling pretty good. I’m just excited now. I have a layover in Philly and I’ll get to LaGuardia shortly after 12:30, pending no more setbacks. Unfortunately arriving at 12:30 means my orientation today had to be rescheduled for next Wednesday. Fortunately, that gives me essentially all of today to get settled in and accustomed to my new surroundings, and I’ll still start work tomorrow morning.
As long as I get in smoothly and can relax, then I’ll be in good shape. Fingers are crossed. Hmm..I wonder how much a 12-pack of Budlight costs around there. That will be what I indulge in this afternoon after this fiasco…not the whole thing of course. Perfect!
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