Chapter 2. The journey begins....
Most of you know that I've been needing a vacation for a long time. The last year at work has been crazy--sometimes crazy good, sometimes crazy bad. In fact, after returning from vacation 4 days ago, I realized I'm still affected by the events that transpired at work in September and that I really need to get on my knees and lay it all at His feet because it's still tearing me up....Anyways, back to happier things....
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Much of this vacation would be spent on my own. Although I'd be spending a lot of time with my cousin and family and those crazy, lovable DISers, I'd also be spending a lot of time solo. I really thought how'd I create a feel for this TR that would be a bit different. I truly wanted you to take the journey with me. So....much of the report will be written as a Point of View. You will be seeing what I saw throughout the trip....You guys have been so great to me over these last months and years...I wanted to feel you with me...Is that crazy?
I don't think it's crazy. It's a great idea!! Fun for everyone.
Departure Day, Friday, February 5th.
I showered...sorry no pics of my studly body....Then got online to check the weather.


My ride showed up and we went to IHOP for breakfast. I had an avocado, bacon and cheese omelette and hash browns, coffee and OJ. After breakfast off to the airport. Checking bags-easy. Security--easy. TSA agents unusually nice. She asked where I was going. I said to WDW and she said, "lucky dog". When i was putting my shoes on and walking away, she yelled "have a great vacation" What parallel universe was I in? When has a TSA agent ever been nice much less, say something as loud as she did. It was cool. It was definitely a great way to start vacation.
Very cool pre-vacation mojo!
on the flight to vegas, I had a 30ish guy sit next to me. He was meeting his dad and bro in vegas for the weekend. He had 3 phones, a diamond encrusted watch, 2 huge rings and a Louis Vitton man purse. He owned his own businesses and had a phone for each business and one personal phone. He just lost his personal asst. She was murdered. I remember the story. Tragic. He liked to cuss. Can you believe I got all that info in an hour flight? He liked to talk about himself.
WTH?? I can't believe how willing people are to tell you their crazy life stories all the time.
Once in Vegas, I went immediately to the restroom to unload the gas build up. I did the flush while you fart method of disguising the noise level.


Quite clean for an airport restroom. Of course, it was 11:45 at night. Since it was after 10pm, I had to pick up my own luggage. then off to the Magical Express check in desk. I hop of the elevator and what do you know...PEEPS. I definitely seem to attract them.
Have you ever thought that maybe it's because you ARE a "peep" and that possibly you guys gravitate toward the same things by nature?? Probably not, but it was a neat theory to think about.
I'm thinking it's not true because if it were then that would make you just as crazy as the other people who gravitate toward you with their "stories".
I went to the ME check in desk. They did not have my outgoing reservation and for some reason couldn't book it right then. There was no wait and I walked right onto the bus. Apparently they had been waiting for awhile, but we left right after I got on the bus. Score. The couple in front of me were all over each other. 2 women.....it would've been better if they were in their 20's and not their 50's....just sayin...

I'm a pig I know.
Sicko! j/k
And with that...off to Pop Century!
Story time
In response to the drool pic. One time when I was in 9th grade, we were coming home from a church retreat. We were in a van and we all fell asleep. I fell asleep on a girl's shoulder. When I woke up, I felt something wet on my cheek. I had drooled all over her shoulder. She was still fast asleep. I couldn't help but laugh as did everyone else in the van. She woke up and was thoroughly grossed out....


Gross but hilarious!!
In response to the eating out of the trash pic: My roommate suggested I eat dog food. One time I came home late. I was tired. I opened the cabinet and saw a bag with Jerky labeled....I took 2 and ate them, but they tasted really funny. I looked at the bag....DOG Jerky. I gagged, but was laughing at the same time.