Y2 D7

Long ass day yesterday. 6 hours of travel. Five in a plane. Had a short layover, nothing major. About 1/2 hour of waiting and then half hour of boarding. Ironically, I get off one plane and look at the gate number for my next flight? Same plane. Same gate. One row over on seats. Seriously. I went from 9C to 10D. Dumb. They should have just let me stay on the plane. I was thinking about that yesterday; I remember being younger and having planes stop at different hubs to pick up more people but you didn't have to disembark. Anyone else remember those days?

Texted N1 and T1 during the day to let them know I got to each of my stops safely. I got stuck in coach on both legs which drives me nuts. Unfortunately I was on "partner" airline flights from my normal airline and my status doesn't get me quite as good of treatment. I did get club access at least which meant I didn't have to deal with the screaming children at the gate. I noticed a lot of people taking an extra day from the holiday as there were tons of families traveling on the first leg of my flight.

While I was waiting in the morning for my first flight, N1 asks me where I am staying. To make it easy I just sent her a link to my reservation. I figured she wanted the number in case she couldn't reach me and didn't think twice about it. I am used to sending that kind of info to certain people in case they are trying to track me down. While I was waiting for my second flight, she tells me that I need to check with the desk on Friday as I have a package coming. Huh?? She didn't need to do that. Sweet as hell. I thanked her and asked her why and she said "because I really like you and you bring me joy". Nice.

Made it to Phoenix and as I went to get my car, I saw it was 102. 102?? That's not a temperature people, that's a radio station. 102?? You're frickin' nuts. How am I supposed to function in weather like this? I am already feeling the effects of going outside then into air conditioned places. The up/down drives my body nuts. Anyway, got my car, then headed downtown to find the Kinko's where the manuals were waiting. In and out. Nice. Found the hotel and at least there I got some decent treatment. I have a very nice King suite with kitchen. Since I am going to be here a while that makes things easy. I headed out to find a grocery store to pick up some staples (Rockstar and cheese). I like having a kitchen in my room. This way I don't have to go out if I don't want to at night.

Got a call from the woman at Amex about my account. I need to try and call her back today, but my schedule is tight with training. I don't want her thinking I am avoiding, but it honestly is just not a good time. I will try calling at lunch.

Talked to N1 on the phone while I was out running errands. We just chit chatted about nothing in particular - her dog, new tires, my trip, etc. She was off to dance class and we said we would talk today.

I didn't quite get the Hollywood ending when I wrapped up the first year of my adventure, but I am certainly starting the second one off on a high note...

Talked to the Kid. She called at 9:30 which was kind of trippy. I went to bed early as it was a long day, maybe around 8:45 or 9, and the phone rang at 9:30. In my head I was thinking why the hell is my alarm playing that ringtone? Then I realized it was the Kid's ringtone and freaked out thinking why is she calling me in the middle of the night?!!? I answered the phone and saw it was 9:30. D'OH! Dumb me. We talked for a few then I went back to sleep.

Got an email during the night from my buddy that runs the secret cafes. New one end of June. This will be cool as I can bring the Kid AND if N1 and I are still going out...

I have to see how it plays out the week I am back, but if things seem solid? I may have to break up with T1. It just wouldn't be fair to string her along. Can't pull that shit.

I also got an email from my friend who paints live in Scottsdale at the W. I am now on the guest list for a pool party Saturday. Sweeeet. :)

Off to shower and get ready to train...