Around the US and back again

In the last 9 days I have been in Boston, Birmingham and Miami. I am currently at the airport getting ready to head home! Highlights from this week are pretty boring, so I am trying to be super creative and"dig deep".

- Black tie Mayor's Ball event in Miami, FL. Think ball gowns, tuxes, etc. I showed up wearing my typical work gear (pencil skirt, button down- oops!). The event was sponsored by Grey Goose Vodka.... which means, I drank a lot of vodka. I had to "loosen up" since I felt slightly under dressed....

- Going out in Boston with Mayors, City Councilors and Lobbyist. Alone! Not a typical move on my part (I usually don't go out unless I am with other people from ATS). But I had a great time and was having flash backs the next day about some of my conversations that may have not been overly intelligent. Sometimes I try too hard to sound really smart and it my sentences come out opposite of sounding smart.

- My bag was lost when I got to Birmingham. Was about 30 mins away from having to find a 24 hour target to buy all new clothes for a morning seminar (that I was in charge of). Thank the Lord my bag came! I never, never check a bag unless I am forced. And I was forced and the airline lost it. typical.

- This week has reinforced my love for Southwest Airlines. I have been flying Star Alliance (US Air, Continental and United) because I need airline miles for a certain wedding in Cancun and it sucks. In a nutshell: US Air and United have pretty dirty planes, no snacks on board that are free and a super annoying boarding process. Ugghhh. AND they don't recycle!!!! Delta at least recycles (and I don't prefer them either).

Anyways, I am about to finish "Water for Elephants" and I can't wait! It is so good. Highly recommend it.

And its Monday again tomorrow..