We love to fly, and it- no, actually, we hate to fly
One of the things I’ve always hated about traveling has been flying. The long lines at security (even before 9/11 it was pretty bad), the cramped conditions in coach, the time spent trapped in a big metal box.
Don’t get me wrong - I like the idea of traveling. I like going places to see new things and ti spend time with friends, old and new.
But I hate flying.
Thankfully, I have the ability to fall asleep at the drop of a hat when I’m on a plane. Even if I’m woken up, I can usually drift back to sleep pretty quickly.
If it weren’t for that, I think I might go crazy when I fly.
Some people say, ‘It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.’
I know what they mean, but when it comes to flying, I’d rather just skip to the destination.
January 12th, 2007 at 10:28 pm
Airport security is one of those things that I just want to get over with. I’ve done it enough times though to make sure I keep the line moving. (Take the laptop out of the bag and in a separate bin, pack the jacket in the carry-on, empty pockets and put everything else in the carry-on, have only your ID and your boarding pass in your hand at the head of the line, etc.)
At least at McCarran Int’l Airport they have the offbeat Travel TIPS on the monitors so that some sense of time passes while waiting in line. It’s good to know that the public at large is just as annoyed at Carrot Top as we are, especially at airport security.
Hope you had a safe trip back.
January 17th, 2007 at 3:09 pm
I understand that security is important. I do. I’ve flown internationally enough to know how important it is.
But still… they could be doing a better job, considering how slow they go.
It’s frustrating.
And I did like the airport video tips, they were funny.