I’m writing this email while sitting in Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport.
Airports are great places for people watching….
There’s an older lady to my right who’s right hand is shaking horribly as she holds her magazine…. Parkinsons?
There’s the guy I saw checking in before me with piercing blue eyes. I almost come to his shoulders and he’s toothpick-thin. *goggle* I’m 6’ 1”….. and I come to his shoulders…. almost. Hope he has an exit row seat.
The two flight attendants to my left are engaged in an animated discussion, but I have no idea what they’re saying. I’ve got my headphones on, listening to Regina Spektor.
There’s a young man in desert fatigues kissing (what looks to be) his younger brother on the forhead….
Ewww the guy digging for gold…. ugh…. must be really stuck up there…. *cringe*
3 out of 30 people around me on cell phones – I’m surprised the number’s so low. If you’ve flown anywhere in the last few years you’ve probably noticed (and may in fact be one of ) the people who whip out their cell phone and turn it on before the plane doors are even open. Often they’re telling someone that their plane has landed and they’ll see them soon…
I like to make up stories about people I see in airports. Who are they? Where are they going – or coming back from? There are always loads of business people and I like to guess at what they do for a living. It gives me something to do when stuck in an airport for hours at a time. In 2006 I flew 6 different times. Not a lot by some standards, but enough that I’m bored with flying – don’t get me wrong though, it definitely beats driving 22 hours! *UGH*
I wonder what other people think of me sitting here (looking like a total bum) in my most comfortable (comfort is key when traveling) long-sleeve shirt, jeans, laptop with headphones on – occasionally mouthing along to my music.
It’s still rather cool in Texas – mid 20’s to low 30’s. Cool enough that there is still ice all over the place, though thankfully the roads are clear. The locals are fully bundled with hats, scarves, gloves, jackets and such…. I’m walking around in a long-sleeve shirt. *chuckle* MN has spoiled me.
Hmmmm I’m a local…. but I’m not really.... but I may be again….
I’m having issues with my lack of future plans. I’m extremely lucky to have so many options and opportunities ahead of me. I’m very thankful for that, but in the sense that I’m a total-control-freak-who-needs-to-know-who-what-where-when-why-and-how…. yeah I’m having issues. I so need to take a chill pill.
Go with the flow.
Enjoy my last year in MN.
/sigh
It was easier when it was still “next year” but now it’s “this year” and it does change my perspective.
Almost boarding time. Gonna pack it up – maybe I’ll continue this totally random post in MSP….