Can we say ouch ... every time we fly into Charlotte there's always something to say about the landing. Today's was a rather hard landing. It's usually a very bumpy ride in. Today we had a smooth approach, but I guess the pilot did not see the ground coming. We hit the ground and the people in the back let out a collective moan, I honestly expected us to bounce up at least once and touch down again.
I love the Charlotte airport as we get free WiFi ... the AC is arctic cold though.
Side note: Who in all holiness decided to make the aisles in the planes a foot wide? If you have an aisle seat you will have the crap beaten out of you by passengers and their bags.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Airport Blogging: Chicago
I've spent a hell of a lot of time at the Chicago O'Hare airport in the last month. I enjoy traveling though it is draining. I get off work and dash to the 'El' to get to the airport to catch a plane to Charlotte, connect to DC and double back on Sunday or Monday.
Check in is done so now we wait. I hate it when gates don't have power supplies as I can't charge my laptop or phone.
... ever watched a plane come in to see what they attach to it before you are allowed to alight. It's one hell of a syncronized dance. Will write on it at some point on this trip.
Check in is done so now we wait. I hate it when gates don't have power supplies as I can't charge my laptop or phone.
... ever watched a plane come in to see what they attach to it before you are allowed to alight. It's one hell of a syncronized dance. Will write on it at some point on this trip.
Monday, August 25, 2008
half penny post: travelling and students
hey all, i hope that you are doing well. I'm doing great actually. I ended summer quarter last week and took a trip out to the east coast (DC) to visit my sister. It was both a restful and tiring trip.
Flying standby is always a challenge as far as I am concerned. I was bumped off the Phoenix leg of my flight but was able to get a direct flight to Chicago which worked out really well for me. The last time I flew, I had to spend the night at the Charlotte airport after getting bumped off of 5 flights... can you say find a creative heating solution. Ended up sleeping with my laptop between my undershirt and shirt in order to stay warm ... I knew there was a reason why laptops tend to overheat. The heat from the fan helped to circulate the warm air between the layers.
I did hit up the club scene both on Friday and Saturday (and still made it to the airport at 7AM on Sunday). Friday I visited an African club as it was 'Mzansi night. All southern Africans know about that one. I spent the first hour in the club watching the soccer match between Nigeria and Argentina. 99% of the blokes who were standing in front of the TV were Nigerian and that left me as the only Arg supporter... and we won. Did I mention that I was the only female watching. Danced the rest of the night away to some good house, kwaito, soukous etc. BTW, what kind of bar tender are you if you've never heard of a Red Stripe?
Sat night I hit up DuPont Circle ... fun! Nothing like being in a gay crowd to liven things up. 2 completely different crowds.
I work with students during the school year and it's interesting seeing their reactions to me. I tend to blur gender lines and at first glance most students think that I'm masculine. Halfway through the conversation they switch to ma'am. It's got it's pros and cons. Students tend to give me less flack when compared to the other females in the office. Mostly it's a cultural thing where they are concerned. Women are lower down the totem pole and in some instances their opinions do not count. Try teaching a bloke whose followed that all his life that if he wants anything, he's going to have to work with me. It takes some doing. I love my job and wouldn't trade it for anything right now...
Anyway enough of my rambling ... gotta work on a web project before I go to bed.
Teach Tolerance!
Ty
Flying standby is always a challenge as far as I am concerned. I was bumped off the Phoenix leg of my flight but was able to get a direct flight to Chicago which worked out really well for me. The last time I flew, I had to spend the night at the Charlotte airport after getting bumped off of 5 flights... can you say find a creative heating solution. Ended up sleeping with my laptop between my undershirt and shirt in order to stay warm ... I knew there was a reason why laptops tend to overheat. The heat from the fan helped to circulate the warm air between the layers.
I did hit up the club scene both on Friday and Saturday (and still made it to the airport at 7AM on Sunday). Friday I visited an African club as it was 'Mzansi night. All southern Africans know about that one. I spent the first hour in the club watching the soccer match between Nigeria and Argentina. 99% of the blokes who were standing in front of the TV were Nigerian and that left me as the only Arg supporter... and we won. Did I mention that I was the only female watching. Danced the rest of the night away to some good house, kwaito, soukous etc. BTW, what kind of bar tender are you if you've never heard of a Red Stripe?
Sat night I hit up DuPont Circle ... fun! Nothing like being in a gay crowd to liven things up. 2 completely different crowds.
I work with students during the school year and it's interesting seeing their reactions to me. I tend to blur gender lines and at first glance most students think that I'm masculine. Halfway through the conversation they switch to ma'am. It's got it's pros and cons. Students tend to give me less flack when compared to the other females in the office. Mostly it's a cultural thing where they are concerned. Women are lower down the totem pole and in some instances their opinions do not count. Try teaching a bloke whose followed that all his life that if he wants anything, he's going to have to work with me. It takes some doing. I love my job and wouldn't trade it for anything right now...
Anyway enough of my rambling ... gotta work on a web project before I go to bed.
Teach Tolerance!
Ty
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Blessed are those who break a leg for they shall receive a casserole
I belong to a group (Reconciling Ministries Network) within the Methodist church that advocates for full inclusion of GLBT folks in the church. I came across this speech by Bishop Chamberlain that was great and hilarious. Quotes from the speech:
Bishop Ray Chamberlain from Reconciling Ministries Network on Vimeo.
Blessed are those who break a leg for they shall receive a casserole.
I don't have a lesbian daughter, my daughter happens to be a lesbian.
Bishop Ray Chamberlain from Reconciling Ministries Network on Vimeo.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Cherry Bomb: "Taboos"
And the last bit of retro viewing... it's funny how in this age of Youtube retro viewing can actually be anything that is a week or so old as content is being generated so fast and what's in at breakfast will be out by morning tea. Forget 15 minutes of fame, it's down to 30 seconds of Youtube fame. Anyway enjoy the discussion on taboos.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Cherry Bomb: "The Urge to Merge"
Cherry Bomb Retro viewing ... I'm going to be posting past episodes of Cherry Bomb since I took my mini break and didn't get a chance to. Last week's episode tackled the urge to merge. Highlight of the episode was the conversation on sleeping naked. It makes a lot of sense actually when you consider that it makes you feel less like friends sharing a bed and more like lovers sharing a bed.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
My latest obsession: Natasha Kai
My latest obsession is 24 year old US forward Natasha Kai. I am a HUGE soccer fan and with the Olympics in full swing, there are some world class matches to behold. AfterEllen ran a piece on the out women at the olympics and Tasha was one of them. I have been enamored with her since. Athletic... check, inked... check (19 in case u were wondering how many), educated... check, can dance ... check, hot... double check. I'm still wondering how she did not show up on my radar earlier.Some facts on her courtesy of USsoccer.com
Full name is Natasha Kanani Janine Kai … Nickname is "Tasha" or “TK”... Majoring in sociology ... Likes to surf, especially her home beach at the North Shore … Likes to hang out with her friends, go dancing and spend time with her family … Loves to travel and meet new people … Has three younger brothers and two younger sisters ... Has 19 tattoos, by far the most ever for a WNT player … Younger sister Krisha played soccer at Hawaii ... Is a great aunt to her pride and joys, nephews Kaizen and Zylaher … Likes to sing and takes after her father Benny Kai, who is a professional singer at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, Oahu.My favorite tattoo that she has reads:
Appreciate the moment
The most precious treasure on
earth is MY heart... When I
share it with you, protect it
as if it was YOUR own.
Enjoy some QT with Ms Kai below. She is very much a goofball too...
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Ty Returns
Hi all,
It's been a while since I've posted on the blog. Life's been crazy, classes have been interesting, I've travelled quite a bit and did I mention that the olympics are on... I'm going to do some writing on the blog beginning tomorrow on what's been happening. In the few weeks that I've been gone, a friend of mine had a bouncin baby boy and another got married. I also lost a friend as well as a cousin. All different events that have further changed the way that I think of things and people. Anyway my song of the moment is Say by John Mayer because life is too short for one to not say what they need to say.
Have no fear for giving in
Have no fear for giving over
You’d better know that in the end
Its better to say too much
Then never say what you need to say again
Even if your hands are shaking
And your faith is broken
Even as the eyes are closing
Do it with a heart wide open
Say what you need to say
It's been a while since I've posted on the blog. Life's been crazy, classes have been interesting, I've travelled quite a bit and did I mention that the olympics are on... I'm going to do some writing on the blog beginning tomorrow on what's been happening. In the few weeks that I've been gone, a friend of mine had a bouncin baby boy and another got married. I also lost a friend as well as a cousin. All different events that have further changed the way that I think of things and people. Anyway my song of the moment is Say by John Mayer because life is too short for one to not say what they need to say.
Have no fear for giving in
Have no fear for giving over
You’d better know that in the end
Its better to say too much
Then never say what you need to say again
Even if your hands are shaking
And your faith is broken
Even as the eyes are closing
Do it with a heart wide open
Say what you need to say
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