Grand Adventure - Day 1

The fight from the Pacific Northwest to Ireland was uneventful. I slept about half of the way. The Aer Lingus plane was really nice. Normally I feel tall in an airplane, but I felt really short. I almost had to climb up on a seat to get my bag in the overhead bin. I started out with a whole row to myself. A very snooty person ended up sitting in the seat on the other end of the row so there was one seat between us. I didn’t mind so much, but she kept mean mugging me and was super rude to the flight attendant. I didn’t like that. Kindness matters.

There was supposed to be chicken or vegetarian chili for dinner. Sadly, by the time they got to the back of the plane all that was left was chili. It was delicious. My only regret was the cumin. Now my face is itchy. Breakfast was an egg and ham sandwich. It wasn’t so good.

As I am writing this, I am sitting at a Starbucks in the Dublin Airport waiting for Aer Lingus to post where my flight to Düsseldorf will be. I’d like to go find my gate and sit for a while around (hopefully) fewer people.

So, how am I feeling. My biggest feel right now is tired. I only got about half of the sleep that I wanted. Under that feeling I am excited and anxious. My next flight isn’t for another 3.5 hours. That’s a lot of time to people. And there are SO many people. I am very excited to see Mina and spend a few days with her. Then it is off to Africa to marry Polaris. The owner of the house I rented is going to let me check in as soon as I get to my destination. Which is going to be a HUGE help. I can rest and then Polaris and I can eat and go to the Embassy.

In the not so fun arena….My urinary tract is very unhappy. I suspect it is the anxious soda drinking I have been doing. My water intake hasn’t been what it should be lately. I am also suddenly very tired. VERY tired. That I’m quite certain is all of the people blasting me with their energy. I should be able to find out my gate soon.

I suppose that is enough rambling for now. Until next time, stay safe, be good to yourself and others, and remember that kindness is everything.