A flight to and from Colorado last week along with a couple of road trips taught and/or reminded me of some life lessons!
1. When traveling with sinus infection and your ears are plugged it makes for frustrating experiences. My ears were already muffled then the air pressure closed things up even more. It took longer for my ears to finally open and I had an ear ache after both flights for a few hours. I really dislike ear aches...they are no fun. And my hearing was compromised even more. Ugh. Hearing is a good thing!!
2. Every time I blew my nose on the airplane I wondered if every person around me was freaking out thinking they were going to get what I had-sorry no. It just sounded bad. Sorry everyone.
3. I get car sick sitting in the backseat for long rides. Especially if I get warm. Ugh. Naps help, but then I miss part of the sight seeing...can you tell I dislike sinus infection?
4. The Denver International Airport got the best of me after landing. Trying to figure out how to get out when my head was muddled from sinus infection and inability to hear gave me the disadvantage. I one upped DIA though on Saturday and had no problems! Ha!!
5. Riding with no leg room gives me leg cramps and makes my knee lock! I survived!
6. Having someone drive who know how to deal with traffic and knows where they are going is such a blessing. I wasn't sure I was going to make it home Saturday night.
7. Always carry snacks. You never know if it will be 10 hours until your next meal!
8. Share those snacks if you remember them!
9. Google maps doesn't always know where they heck they are going either. I learned this after it navigated me six blocks out of my route, when all I had to do was walk straight ahead two blocks!
10. Good old fashioned maps are still the best thing!
11. Comfortable shoes when traveling are wonderful.
12. Keeping warm is another plus. Wear layers when you travel! Or at all times!
13. Less is more when packing. There was only one item in my suitcase that I didn't use the entire trip....lesson learned! And I even took two items out before leaving the house!
14. With carry on items remember to a) take a back pack so your purse can go in it along with other items. or b) carry a bigger purse so several items can fit in it. Having my purse and carry on both about the same size was a pain in the butt. Next time I'm finding a backpack for that carry on junk.
15. Eating before a free brewery tour is wise!
16. Colorado air and water are very clear and cleaner!
17. Take lots of pictures, especially of the people you are with!
18. Make lots of memories-from the road trips and food to the funny moments and lessons!
19. Spending time with people you love is a blessing. Missing those back home is also a blessing.
20. Cherish every moment....life goes by too fast!
Positive thought of the day: I love to travel. And it is great to be back home! : )
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