Friday, November 16, 2012

One Of Those Days...

I am happy to say that I am sleeping in my own bed tonight, but it wasn't easy getting there.
The day started off easy enough; room service, an hour by the pool, and even a little shopping, and yet, it didn't take long for all of that to turn sour.

First, my flight was delayed to Atlanta.
Even though I knew I wouldn't make my connection, I figured I might as well make it that far. In the rush, I made it all the way to the gate before I realized that I had left a $75 Macy's gift card in the rental car. I had a feeling that they would claim it wasn't there, and still I gave them the benefit of the doubt. When they told me they would "call me back", I went ahead and called Macy's and had the card blocked. I am sooo happy I pulled that receipt out of the gift bag because I never got that callback. If only I could be there to see their face when they try to use it and get DENIED. Loser.

My flight landed at 5:57 and the next was at 6:03, but I hustled over anyway, only to watch them pull the gangway from the plane. It seriously hurt my heart to watch them taxi away without me. I knew that there was no other flight to Colorado Springs for the day and that Denver was oversold.


Three Delta reps, a few tears, and some finagling later...I had a seat on the flight to Denver!
Not only that, but I got a taxi voucher from Denver to Colorado Springs, and recruited two ladies that needed a ride too. They halved the Gratuity with me, and made me feel more safe. Come to find out, their son/grandson had just gotten back from Afghanistan too, which made me feel extra good about helping them so that they didn't get stuck. Kinda makes it all worth it I guess. Sometimes "those days" just happen, and Perception is Everything ;)

Now it's time for me to sleep.
Work is noooot going to be fun tomorrow.
Have a great weekend all!


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19 comments:

  1. BrookeNovember 16, 2012 at 2:55 AM

    Some rental car people, and Valet are the worst for taking stuff out of our cars! I hate that! Sunglasses, phone chargers! So annoying!
    Glad you blocked yours!


    =)


    Brooke

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  2. KatieNovember 16, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    that does not sound fun! but glad you got that carded blocked! I'd be so mad to miss out on $75 to shop!

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  3. NikkiNovember 16, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Sorry you had to deal with all that but glad you made it home safe!

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  4. SamNovember 16, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Ughhh airport nightmare's are the worst. Glad you are home! Hopefully you have the weekend off to recouperate after your long day today!

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  5. JenNovember 16, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    I always get serious anxiety when I have to fly, I'm always scared that I will miss my connection. So glad you made it home safely. :)

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  6. Dear Boys Love MomNovember 16, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    oh man! Sounds like a crazy trip home. I am so glad that you are safe and that you still have your $75 worth at macys. Dont you just wish people would do the right thing? Karma to that taxi company for not calling you back. Happy thanksgiving week my love! PS- we find out what we are having Monday!

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  7. J and ANovember 16, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    I'm glad you are home safe an sound. Glad you blocked the card but sorry you lost that $.

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  8. HollyNovember 16, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Shady rental car people. I'd love to see their face too when they go to try to use the card! Hahaha! Janna - 1, losers - 0

    Glad everything with your traveling worked out!!

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  9. lesley: the dream treeNovember 16, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    omg, you had several stomach drop moments in your day. everything does work out, but man is it tough some days!

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  10. KaitNovember 16, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Gosh the ending of this story made me so happy! Everything happens for a reason :)

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  11. AnonymousNovember 16, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    So glad you got that gift card blocked!! Traveling is hard enough without having things go wrong. You poor thing! Glad you made it back safe. Rest up.

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  12. ♥ ♥ Just a Girl in Love w/ a Soldier ♥ ♥November 16, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    When if rains it pours doesn't it. I'm glad to hear you've made it home safe and sound!!

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  13. My-cliffnotesNovember 17, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    Glad you're home. Sleep well lovely

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  14. cynthiaNovember 17, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    OMG. Missing a flight is one of my worst fears. I've only done it ONCE (and I have flown A LOT) and that was in Hawaii (island to island) so there was another one 20 minutes later. But every time I have a trip coming up I have a recurring nightmare about not making it.
    Glad to hear you are home. :)
    I'm sure you'll kick work's ass.

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  15. ms.composureNovember 17, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    aw that is a great that everything worked out ok! missing flights can be SO SO SO annoying!!!!
    but i am happy you had a safe trip and that everything worked out in the end :-)

    http://infinitelifefitness.com
    http://mscomposure.blogspot.com

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  16. P!nkyNovember 19, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    You are a rock star girlie! Way to be a smarty pants and block the card!

    Glad you were able to make it home safe and sound too! xoxo

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  17. Because Shanna Said SoNovember 19, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    You poor thing! What a run around!! I am so glad it worked out and your got home!!! Where there is a will there is a way!! :)

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  18. NicoleNovember 20, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    I'd have never thought to block the gift card. Didn't even know you could do such a thing.

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  19. KimNovember 22, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    That sounds just like what happened to me back in May! I hate Airports! So much anxiety! Glad you made it home safe. :)

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