Y7 D205

Had a rough night sleeping last night. Couldn't get comfortable, couldn't find a good temperature, kept tossing and turning. Didn't fall asleep until after 11. Not sure why either. It's not like I napped or something. I just was having a hard time.

I did have something happen last night that I found sad and interesting at the same time. I can't imagine what it must be like for women. I say that because last night I was leaving the executive lounge after dinner and got into the elevator. I got in the same time as this women did. She had already pushed the button to my floor so I looked and didn't push anything, just kind of moved to the back of the elevator. The minute I didn't push a button I could feel her tension. It was something palatable in the air. Then when the elevator opened, she got out first and I followed. Unfortunately from the elevator to the rooms is a very narrow hallway. I was right behind her in this hallway. I was trying to slow my pace to not put her on the defensive, but it did the opposite. Her was some guy following her to her room from the elevator. At least that's what it must have felt like in her mind. She stopped and pretended to look at something out of the window to let me go by and to watch where I was going to make sure I was really going into a room. What the fuck is wrong with society when a woman has to be on the defensive and worried about someone when they are in a public, well lit hotel? I felt like such a horrible person because I am male and made this woman feel uncomfortable. It's a sad society we live in when you have to deal with things like that. Always on guard, always wondering if the guy in the elevator is going to follow you to your room and rape you. I apologize to every woman out there who has ever had to feel that way. It's a fucked up situation.

Other than that, the day was uneventful. Finished my class around 4:20, headed back to the hotel, and was upset to find that at 4:50pm, housekeeping had yet to show up. I did bitch on Twitter about it and it was done by the time I got back from dinner, but still. Of course I had to run into one of the housekeepers on the way back who told me someone went home sick. Sorry? Not my issue? I just want to come back to a clean room.

Watched part 2 of Childhood's End. Wow. They have done an excellent job with this. Part 3 is on the agenda for today and I am excited to watch the conclusion. It is a really good mini-series. Excellent work.

Dealt with B being anxious about her trip today. Every little thing was prompting a question - does your niece know where to park? Does the driver know what terminal? Will he be here on time? You paid him, right? Yes, yes, and yes. Breathe. She is already up and waiting for her driver. He will be there in an hour and then even more stress as she flies. I did help her out yesterday by stopping class for 5 minutes while I checked her in and sent her boarding passes. I managed to move her up to a better seat and to get her priority boarding. Anything that will help her stress I will do. Just easier for me in the long room.

That's about it. Today and tomorrow I am teaching a class from the room. This should be interesting.