The MacBook is a force to be reckoned with.

lauriewrites — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 07:56:49 -0500

I dropped my Pro version on my left boot-wearing foot on St. Patrick's Day. It smashed the toe next to my little toe, which has only recently begun to work again, and faded from an alarming shade of purple. I have since purchased a super-padded laptop case (and God bless AOL for the new smooshy green one) because if it happened again I might need therapy just for that reason.

I know what you mean - after BlogHer I'm home for two MONTHS, which is the longest stretch of time in years. Enjoy your break.

Laurie

The business of travel

HeatherB — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 05:21:00 -0500

At my former place of employment I did a lot of scheduling and booked a lot of travel. Sometimes to places that I wanted to visit like Jackson Hole or Italy and other times to less extravagant places like some random city in Ohio or the always exciting Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I would get jealous of course, when it came to the trips to Juneau or Florence because I’ve always wanted to travel to Juneau or Florence and wouldn’t it be glorious to get to do so for BUSINESS?? I wanted to travel for work. I was bored and restless and thought that some travel would do me good. Now would be an excellent time to become delirious with laughter because apparently when I had these thoughts I was either drunk or high. Or both.

A few weeks ago, I came across this post from Pink Lemonade Diva in regards to a quick business trip she had to take, while the soon to be Mr. PLD travels several times a month:

People who don’t travel for work think that traveling for work is alluring. I’m one of those people. We hear Jim’s stories about trips to Ireland, Holland, Puerto Rico, and think “how cool” without noticing that he’s not tan. He’s Diamond, Platinum, Preferred and I don’t know what else. He’s in a hotel rewards program for people who have stayed in the hotel at least 75 nights in one calendar year. That’s not alluring – that’s annoying

Because there was a time when business travel looked sexy and there was something about expensing a few nights at the Fairmont or a Kimpton property – with FREE bonus happy hours – would be wonderful. I would could write off meals in fantastic cities while earning bonus frequent flyer miles. Let it be known that I moved in May and since May I have managed to earn three Southwest travel awards, 12 drink coupons, and I keep all of my liquids in a 3oz container or less inside of a quart sized bag. I’ve learned the art of removing my belt and getting it back on once through security quickly enough to then get my shoes on without exposing my ass to those in Security line 3. I can pack 9 days worth of clothing in a carryon. I rock.

I love my job. I love my job more than anything and it’s the perfect job for a 20-something who is young and has drive and has no problem waking up in the middle of the night not knowing where exactly she is. I don’t have a family or any real responsibilities I only have to worry about myself thus business travel is easy for someone like me. Yet my youth still leaves much to be desired because I still get tired, weepy and cranky. I can’t handle 7 AM flights and my arm is starting to hurt from dragging that damn suitcase /computer bag around (P.S. Macbooks, while lovely aren't exactly light) around and maybe one day, I’d like to actually unpack. I’ve heard good things about padded hangers and would love to be able to use mine.

After August 12 I get to spend two entire weeks at home. I might take a day trip or two. But will most likely catch up on sleeping in my own bed, where I know that Dateline won’t be able to find anything mysterious with a black light. All I’m saying is that for two blissful weeks I get to be at home. I’ll make good use of my gym membership and God willing, I’ll actually unpack because there’s something about having to step over a rather large suitcase every time I want to go from one side of my room to the other. The other day it was my big toe versus a stray high heel. Guess which won.

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The MacBook is a force to be reckoned with.

The business of travel