*yawn*

It's nearly 2 pm local time and I'm sitting here at work yawning and wanting a nap. Yesterday's trip back was much better than I expected: after I'd finally walked the Heathrow maze of security, then more security, then security at the gate, I finally got to the gate keepers themselves. When I handed over my boarding pass, she searched for a minute and then handed me a replacement, informing me that I'd been given an "operational upgrade" to business class! I couldn't take advantage of the upscale food because I'd already ordered a special kosher meal (they replated the side dishes but luckily I caught them in time to inform them to please *not* replate the chicken entree). However, the comfier seat and individual video screen were much appreciated. I didn't even try to sleep and instead opted to stay up as late as I could to try to readjust to local time (which ended up being about 9 pm).

Monday night while checking email, I'd found a note from my brother asking me to attend the big bash he's hosting for his friends at a local blues club for our birthday (which is a biggie this year) on Friday night. I had a feeling I wouldn't be able to face having to do my laundry and then turn around, get on another plane, and live out of a suitcase in another hotel room so soon after this trip. Judging by the way I'm feeling right now, I'm glad I told him I'd have to pass, much as I'd like to be together with him on (or at least near) the big day.

*yawn*

It's nearly 2 pm local time and I'm sitting here at work yawning and wanting a nap. Yesterday's trip back was much better than I expected: after I'd finally walked the Heathrow maze of security, then more security, then security at the gate, I finally got to the gate keepers themselves. When I handed over my boarding pass, she searched for a minute and then handed me a replacement, informing me that I'd been given an "operational upgrade" to business class! I couldn't take advantage of the upscale food because I'd already ordered a special kosher meal (they replated the side dishes but luckily I caught them in time to inform them to please *not* replate the chicken entree). However, the comfier seat and individual video screen were much appreciated. I didn't even try to sleep and instead opted to stay up as late as I could to try to readjust to local time (which ended up being about 9 pm).

Monday night while checking email, I'd found a note from my brother asking me to attend the big bash he's hosting for his friends at a local blues club for our birthday (which is a biggie this year) on Friday night. I had a feeling I wouldn't be able to face having to do my laundry and then turn around, get on another plane, and live out of a suitcase in another hotel room so soon after this trip. Judging by the way I'm feeling right now, I'm glad I told him I'd have to pass, much as I'd like to be together with him on (or at least near) the big day.