Sprite and Airlines

Hey, guys, guess what? I'm traveling!

Yes, currently in the airport, just beginning my layover. Which is two hours. My gosh, I have nothing to do (which is probably why my first response is to drag out my computer and write a blog post). I'm also feeling a tad bit nauseous, and I'm tempted to go buy a Sprite. Unfortunately my craving for Sprite is being countered by SUPERBUDGETME. You know, the side of me that says GOOD GRAVY, APRICOT, SHIPPING ALL YOUR CRAP (read: books) OUT COST YOU $70.00! YOU HAVE NO MONEY! YOU NEED TO SAVE SO YOU CAN BUY YOUR BOOKS AND GET FOOD FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL RECENTLY REMODELED PANTRY. NOW BUCK IT UP AND SUCK A PEPPERMINT.

Admittedly, I did have a peppermint, and it did help. Briefly. Until it was gone.

Sugar always leaves behind a funny aftertaste in my mouth. And a thin film over my teeth that makes me want to brush my teeth over and over again. It never goes away.

Sprite is starting to win the battle. Of course, there are complimentary drinks on the flight (I'm paranoid of hidden fees for beverages on flights, so I've never actually gotten one before). Perhaps I will be brave and get one.

Now for some awesome news. This year I'm flying Southwest Airlines, rather than American Airlines, which is what I usually fly. On AA, there are assigned seats and if you don't get a window seat then TOUGH and hope some people don't show up for their flight so you can move out of the middle of the row. On SA, there are no assigned seats. You get to pick them. Which brings me to a highly competitive and fun race to a good seat.

And guess what seat I got on my last flight?

A window seat.

With the rest of the row all to myself.

So far, I'm liking my plane mojo. Let's keep it going, people!