No matter where, no matter when, I gotta get my Zzzzz's!

I'm flying out to NY from Atlanta today. Yes, Atlanta, the busiest airport in the world. I can attest to that because I fly into Atlanta every Thursday and out on Sunday's and no matter what time I'm en route, I'm tripping over roller bags and tripping random kids.

So, today, the Friday before Labor Day Monday, it came as no surprise that the airport was, as usual, 'off the chain'. I got to my gate, in a light sweat, as usual, because TSA just put me through the damn ringer-leaving me violated. I step over a few feet and jump over a few bags before I find a seat, a seat that has a bag and a book in it and a nasty chick beside it, looking at me, as if I have no right to ask her to get her stuff off so that I can sit.

I have about an hour before my flight so I decide to charge my phone. I look over for the 'so convenient' charging stations and that's when I realize that there are people sleeping on the damn floor. They were right there in front of me but I'd gotten so used to them that I didn't even notice them today. I do a ballet move to get over her sleeping, bundled up body and plug in my phone. Now that I'm in the midst of the pajama party-sleepover, I realize how many of them there are and how horribly horrible they look and smell. And, to make matters worse, she's farting. Yep, and that's the only charging station. Dammit!!!

I hear an ad on the TV behind me and I start to smile. It's the one about Hartsfield Jackson International Airport being the busiest airport in the world and the hub for sleepovers for missed flights. But, they're bragging about these rooms they have that you can sleep in for $30 an hour if the hard ground is too much for you or if you're Donald Trump, because I'd need at least $150. I love my sleep! I guess this group here isn't 'balling' like that.

So, needless to say, my blog is all about the horrors of missing your flight. When I was a kid, I'd love going with my mom and brothers to Florida where we'd spend the night in the airport to get up and go to McCrory's for breakfast. To us, that was a treat and so much fun. I guess it depends on who you're with, huh? Things just aren't the same. For one, they don't have McCrory's anymore :-(

Theh airports should, however, think about putting in some showers though. That would be rather nice, so if you HAVE to stay in the airport overnight, you can at least freshen up. Don't you think that's a good idea?

Is that really necessary?

What idiots are we surrounded by that they needed to put that sticker on the plane's engine? I mean, really now! Are you that stupid that you'd think to enter or sit on or even go near, for that matter, an engine-an aircraft engine at that? What's crazy is that something happened in the past that prompted it. Some idiot probably sued because they were burned when they got too close. SMH!

This little store's got the right idea....

Pretty simple y'all. Life is good. Celebrate Life!!!!The fact that you got up this morning and are reading this, is reason enough to celebrate/rejoice. So what! You had a bad day!? Get over it. Know that YOU can make the next one better. Stop into Life is good @ Chicago Midway Airport and see what all the fuss is about.

It ain't easy being GREEN

Now, this brought a smile to my face. I love ingenuity. A water bottle refill station in the airport. And lookie-lookie. It's right beside the water fountain. I guess someone didn't think this one out. But, the idea is still pretty doggone fantastic ;-)

This is the mess that pisses me off at the damn airport

This is the B.S. I deal with every freaking Thursday at Hartfield Jackson International Aiport-the busiest airport in the world. Yes, the world! These damn parents and their damn kids, doing whatever the hell they want. If the kids aren't running rampant and free through the busy concourses, it's this mess-a kid riding on his, who I presume is the mom's roller bag and screaming to high heaven's for her to go faster. And, guess what! She does! I wanted to just trip them both, but I didn't. I just shook my head and kept it going-smoke coming out of my ears.

You parents suck!! Get a grip of your children and teach them what's acceptable in public and what damn sure isn't.

That's not the camera. That's some serious sweat on dude's face!

This guy sure made me nervous. Today, I got an an earlier flight and got the exit row seat, instead of my usual. Here comes this guy and God only knows what's going on with him but man, he was sweating bullets. My nerves set in, wondering if he knew something I didn't. We didn't even take off yet. Fingers crossed and prayer said. "Lord, get me home safely and please, no turbulence." Who knows what would happen to this guy is we hit a few bumps. The bathroom is way in the back and the front ;-)

It's that hot in the 'A', even the planes are sweating ;-)



Napkins in the vents? Really!








How we roll in Atlanta on Airtran!
CLASSIC! I can't make this stuff up!



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It's that hot in 'Hotlanta'. Even the doggone planes are sweating.

Conversation overheard while  I was drinking my Vodka and Fuze:

Passenger way behind me: What the hell?!

Flight Attendent: Don't worry. This is not a ghetto plane. They're there for a reason.

Me (thinking): Oh, this is 'fittin' to be good.

Flight attendant goes to front of plane and gets on the PA system: Ladies and gentlemen, I know some of you are wondering why we have napkins stuffed in the vents above your heads. Well, we're not ghetto. They're there because of all the condensation.

Passengers burst out laughing. I think I peed a little.

I LOVE AIRTRAN!!!!! <3 

Back to my 'Road Warrioring' after a long vacation.

So, I head out tomorrow and I can't wait to experience what I am sure will make me either smirk or smile. Of course, you know I'm good for it and will definitely share........

Indiana by way of Chicago by way of Atlanta.