Smartology

Pretty much speaks for itself.

I also overheard this conversation last week while waiting in the airport for my return flight home that was delayed by an hour.

Guy who had a close connection: "Since my connecting flight isn't very full and there are 4 of us on this flight trying to make it, can't you ask them to wait for us?"

Delta Agent: "No sir, we pride ourselves on being on time."

Can I re-emphasize that our flight was delayed by an hour? Doesn't Ever Leave the Airport comes to mind.

I'm sure there is more. I am just too tired to think straight. All I can say is Neil is a good sport for attending a 3.5 hour Opera with me last night. He even stayed awake.

Lesson Learned

So before I left on this trip, the director of the center I work for warned me numerous times to be careful of where I went in Phoenix because there were some "bad parts." I shrugged it off as him being overprotective. Well, last night I found out why he warned me. I finished up work late last night and decided to go to the nearest gas station to fill up my rental car so I wouldn't have to worry about it before going to the airport. Things were going fine until the receipt I needed for the gas didn't print at the pump so I had to go into the gas station. Let's just say I didn't "fit in." Well, while I am not so patiently waiting in line to get my receipt I witnessed a robbery. Well, technically it was not a robbery because no weapon was involved that I saw but robbery sounds more dramatic. Plus, it wasn't money they were after it was large cases of beer. So the store clerk stops helping people and calls the police while everyone is helping with the description of the thief. So I am standing there wondering if I really do want that receipt after all and I am concerned that I left my wallet on the front seat of my unlocked car. I had to decide whether I wanted the receipt or risk having my wallet and/or car stolen. Luckily, another clerk helped me and I got my receipt and got out of there as soon as possible. I now know where to avoid next time, lesson learned.

Working VERY Hard

I started out today with a short flight to Phoenix. I then had to explain to the rental car company that even though I was “under age” to rent a car, my corporate contract allowed it with no additional fees. Then, it was super awkward playing customer for a rental car agency I use to work for. I kept that information to myself but it was sure weird. Plus, since I knew the business in and out I got a free upgrade from my compact car I reserved because since they rarely actually have compact cars available, they have to upgrade and I still pay the compact rate. Anyway, then I had the “horrible” job of having to drive to a 5 star resort in Scottsdale to get a tour of the facility for a meeting I will be arranging in December. I left my tour with a tin of homemade cookies and a discount at the spa for me and my guests when I return. My job has never been more “difficult.”

Then, I continued work at my hotel. Did I mention Phoenix is really hot this time of year? I wish I could spend more work days by the pool…


P.S. I really am here for work, I promise.

Oakley Rodeo

I now can say that I have been to a rodeo. I wasn’t sure what to expect. I wasn’t sure if I would like it. But I was pleasantly surprised. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. It was entertaining, exciting, and fun. The firework show at the end was the cherry on top. I think I may attend a few more rodeos. Shocking, I know.