THE NOBODY REALLY CARES THREAD

[chevonee]

Where you flying to? It's so much fun (to me...). My first flight was from Oakland, CA to Norfolk, VA. Then my second was from Oakland, CA to Ghana, Africa... LOL. I should have started off in baby steps...

Oh naw I'm too scurred to fly. If we go anywhere, we iz drivin. Lol

[B_X]

Oh naw I'm too scurred to fly. If we go anywhere, we iz drivin. Lol

Oh, gurl, I thought that you was about to fly... I went back to read your post. Flying is a lot of fun, and really. nothing to be afraid of.

[LaylaMonroe]

Well said LL and congrats Britt. I know first hand what a blessing it is to have a job you love.... And I also know what its like to not have that.

[JustBritt]

Thanks, LL, BX, and Layla!


I've always believed in having a job you enjoy. LOL
My mom keeps telling me I need a "real" job, but I really don't wanna leave. If anything, I can just apply for asst director, but that means I'd have to work at another school. 

[JustBritt]

Oh, gurl, I thought that you was about to fly... I went back to read your post. Flying is a lot of fun, and really. nothing to be afraid of.

Maannn....the very last time I flew, I said I would NEVER do it again!

Going to ATL, was cool. I had a row all to myself. On my way back..... mannnn I sat between 2 big ladies, and I was just miserable the whole way back. It was just uncomfortable, I had to use to the bathroom badly (never went), I felt like I had ADHD, I was getting nausea, I was sleepy as heck...... it was just horrible. I never felt like that flying before.

Of course, I'd probably fly again, but I'll most likely pick my own seats. LOL I usually do, not sure why I didn't that time.

[chevonee]

Maannn....the very last time I flew, I said I would NEVER do it again!

Going to ATL, was cool. I had a row all to myself. On my way back..... mannnn I sat between 2 big ladies, and I was just miserable the whole way back. It was just uncomfortable, I had to use to the bathroom badly (never went), I felt like I had ADHD, I was getting nausea, I was sleepy as heck...... it was just horrible. I never felt like that flying before.

Of course, I'd probably fly again, but I'll most likely pick my own seats. LOL I usually do, not sure why I didn't that time.

Ok this seals the deal for me...I aint eva flyin!!!

[lordluvr]

The first time I flew was amazing to me. I had a window seat, and I looked out the window the entire time. The view was awesome!  It was cool flying over the clouds, seeing how the land was divided up, flying over professional football stadiums, and seeing a good number of Minnesota's 10,000 lakes. I flew again, years later, to Arizona. Flying over that topography was also cool. Vonne, try it at least once- just don't sit between two big ladies or in front of any children who kick your seat, and you'll be just fine. Lol

[LaylaMonroe]

I always get a window seat. Between the view and the conversations with God, I love flying.

If you plan your trip, you're quite unlikely to get stuck in a middle seat. That usually only happens if you fail to book early, fail to select a seat, miss your flight, change your flight or go standby. On a typical, planned trip, you won't get stuck in the middle.

[chevonee]

Besides planning ahead, what other advice would you offer? As far as things you should or should not do when it comes to flying.

[LaylaMonroe]

I just Googled "things to know before flying for the first time" and a lot of articles came up. I would check through those. Honestly other than the rules about not carrying on liquids or weapons, I don't know what advice to offer. I fly about 10x a year so its second nature to me. I really wouldn't know what to advise other than to read an article or two.

[B_X]

I always get a window seat. Between the view and the conversations with God, I love flying.

If you plan your trip, you're quite unlikely to get stuck in a middle seat. That usually only happens if you fail to book early, fail to select a seat, miss your flight, change your flight or go standby. On a typical, planned trip, you won't get stuck in the middle.

Last year, because I just HAD to layover in ATL, I was on a 767 airbus... I was in the middle section in the middle seat. Of the 300 people on the plane, I am sure I was THEEEE most uncomfortable... LOL...

Besides planning ahead, what other advice would you offer? As far as things you should or should not do when it comes to flying.

I follow some personal practices...

As LaRue said, plan ahead... Pick a good seat. I prefer on the wing, and facing the rear of the plane, I prefer to sit on the left at the window.
Get plenty of rest the day/night before
Arrive at the airport at least an hour and a half before boarding (boarding is typically 30 minutes before departure)
Pack a light snack
Dress for the plane. The cabin temperature is usually kind of on the cool side
Bring a source of entertainment (laptop (there's wifi on most flights now), MP3 player, good book, DVD player, etc.)
Research you destination airport so you know where the rental car places are, baggage claim, etc.

ENJOY YOUR TRIP!

[cordney]

Besides planning ahead, what other advice would you offer? As far as things you should or should not do when it comes to flying.

Just fly first class...you can't beat that!!!

[sjonathan02]

Just fly first class...you can't beat that!!!

Sure, because it's so affordable.

[B_X]

Sure, because it's so affordable.

LoL riiiiiiiight.....

[JustBritt]

Yeah, I normally pick my seat, that time............not sure why I did that. *shrug*

[cordney]

Sure, because it's so affordable.

Depends on your definition of affordable...

[B_X]

Depends on your definition of affordable...

What is YOUR definition?

[T-Block]

The 1st Harry Potter movie is on Cinemax. This is awesome!!

NRC, but today I purchased my first CCM albums. Y'all know I'm a gospel musician and fan but (just my opinion) I feel like many CCM songs have more substance than some gospel songs. #BTJM

It's your money, you buy what you like. All genres have good and bad. To me, CCM is just as gospel as "gospel" is. Again, NRC!!!

[nessalynn77]

Besides planning ahead, what other advice would you offer? As far as things you should or should not do when it comes to flying.

To get through security quickly, wear shoes you can slide off easily.  Wear socks unless you want your feet on that nasty floor.  If you have travel size hand sanitizer or other liquids, put them in a ziploc in your purse so you can just pull them out at the checkpoint.  I prefer to check my laptop with my other luggage, because if you carry it on you have to pull it out and lay it flat in a bin by itself and then re-pack it on the other side.

If you fly southwest, you don't have an assigned seat.  Nowadays you have to pay the extra 20.00 for early bird to make sure to get a good boarding position.  However, if you check in online right at 24 hours before your scheduled flight time, you should still get good enough boarding to pick a seat from an empty row.   I like to sit near the front so I can jump off without waiting for a bunch of people to get their overhead stuff and whatever else they do.  I generally don't carry much on so I can get on and off more quickly.

[B_X]

To get through security quickly, wear shoes you can slide off easily.  Wear socks unless you want your feet on that nasty floor.  If you have travel size hand sanitizer or other liquids, put them in a ziploc in your purse so you can just pull them out at the checkpoint.  I prefer to check my laptop with my other luggage, because if you carry it on you have to pull it out and lay it flat in a bin by itself and then re-pack it on the other side.

If you fly southwest, you don't have an assigned seat.  Nowadays you have to pay the extra 20.00 for early bird to make sure to get a good boarding position.  However, if you check in online right at 24 hours before your scheduled flight time, you should still get good enough boarding to pick a seat from an empty row.   I like to sit near the front so I can jump off without waiting for a bunch of people to get their overhead stuff and whatever else they do.  I generally don't carry much on so I can get on and off more quickly.

All of this!