Yes, this really old college ID is me
Today I took the Delta Shuttle for a day of training in our Washington, D.C. office. It was great to board a plane without any luggage; I felt a little glamorous. Whoops, wrong word. Now I am going to have that infernal song stuck in my head.
Anyway, today's flight taught me a valuable lesson: when you feel prompted to grab your passport, do it. I didn't because last I checked Washington, D.C. was not a foreign country. I should have grabbed it because at some point my drivers license fell out of my wallet (or was removed for some reason that escapes me...) and I was at the airport without official identification. I panicked because I didn't really want to go to work all embarrassed about not making the flight. I called one of my coworkers and he suggested that I just ask nicely and show every bit of plastic left in my wallet. I was nice and sweet, and I made my flight after going through extra security. I am not going to tell you which choice piece of plastic got me through the gates because I am certain the Department of Homeland Security would probably not want that information leaked.
Laguardia's extra security was not as extra as Washington's security. I nearly had to find alternate means of transportation, like walking. But since Delta let me come to D.C., they decided I should also go home. But I got to have a little stay in an enclosed area--locked up--and got a complete pat-down. Plus when I boarded the plane the airline person didn't scan my ticket. Probably in case if the plane went down there would be no record of the person with dubious ID.
None of this would have happened if I had grabbed my passport. I would have had a nice, normal, uninteresting trip to Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Earth Day Thoughts
Recently Al Gore thought he'd do the earth a favor and create a concert event to promote "green" causes. You should all know that I like concerts and decided to check out the line up. These events are going on all around the world, and wouldn't you know it, the best bands will be playing in the UK. Not very fair. I was amazed that there were a handful of USA bands playing across the pond. It makes me wonder about their travel plans. Wouldn't we be limiting our carbon footprint on the earth if the bands and all their gear weren't traveling all around the world? What about all the electricity for the sound and lights? Or will this event be solar-powered? Did Al Gore think about that?
I also wonder if the paper beer cups and plastic water bottles will be recycled...after event staff has to pick up the the litter from the ground. Oh wait, I'm sure only the very earth-conscious will be attending, and they will probably pick up their trash. I would pay to see that marvel. Seriously, after the Austin City Limits concert I felt very bad for the park workers. After the Coldplay show the park was a sea of empty beverage containers.
Recently Al Gore thought he'd do the earth a favor and create a concert event to promote "green" causes. You should all know that I like concerts and decided to check out the line up. These events are going on all around the world, and wouldn't you know it, the best bands will be playing in the UK. Not very fair. I was amazed that there were a handful of USA bands playing across the pond. It makes me wonder about their travel plans. Wouldn't we be limiting our carbon footprint on the earth if the bands and all their gear weren't traveling all around the world? What about all the electricity for the sound and lights? Or will this event be solar-powered? Did Al Gore think about that?
I also wonder if the paper beer cups and plastic water bottles will be recycled...after event staff has to pick up the the litter from the ground. Oh wait, I'm sure only the very earth-conscious will be attending, and they will probably pick up their trash. I would pay to see that marvel. Seriously, after the Austin City Limits concert I felt very bad for the park workers. After the Coldplay show the park was a sea of empty beverage containers.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
The guitar player whose name I do not know because it is not as cool as Lightbody
Gary Lightbody--who needed someone to sing with.
I am not a photographer when it gets dark. I just point, shoot and hope for the best.
I took some video with my camera. I couldn't figure out how to post it on my blog. Please help! I don't really want to get a YouTube account.
Yes, I am a chicken
I am sure you recall that I was really excited about the Snow Patrol concert. Maybe you may even recall the post where I went to see the band at Good Morning America, and didn't say anything to the band when I had a chance. I haven't learned a thing.
The morning of the Snow Patrol concert my coworker said that the band was picking people from the audience to sing "Set the Fire to the 3rd Bar" with Gary Lightbody. "3rd Bar" is a beautiful song that Gary sings with Martha Wainright on the CD. (When I listen to the song in private, he sings with me...) Anyway, in order to get picked, my coworker said that the willing participant would have to make a sign requesting to be chosen.
I thought about it all day...long and hard. It would be cool to be picked...except for that forcing people to listen to me sing part. Plus, loads of people have probably heard about the sign thing so the chances of me getting chosen are slim to none...especially since my General Admission seats were probably at the back of the theatre....and lastly Martha Wainright is from New York...she'll probably show up for the New York shows....
That's exactly what went through my head at work that day, so yes, I headed over to the Madison Square Garden Theater without my sign for Gary Lightbody. I told my friend Connie the story and she was mad at me. As well she should have been.
Connie and I arrived early enough to the concert to claim our General Admission seats 10 feet from the stage. (So yeah, he would see my sign). She was amazed that I knew how to get close to the stage. It's called concert sacrifice. You get there unfashionably early and score a good location. Connie was amazed mostly because I look too innocent to go to rock concerts. Yeah, I get that a lot.
The first band was so-so. I don't even remember the name. The second band was a little group called OK Go. All I knew about them was their very famous treadmill video on YouTube. (Please check it out if haven't already!!) Their performance was great--I need to buy some of their songs.
Finally, Snow Patrol came out!!!! They sounded so much better than when I saw them May 4th 2005. The whole show was fabulous. The lights, the music, Gary's infectuous showmanship. I enjoyed myself immensely. Except for when it came time for Gary Lightbody to choose his singer for the duet. It wasn't a hard for him to choose. Only one person had a sign. I KNOW!!! I am so lame. All the excuses I gave myself were for nothing! I would have had a 50% chance of singing with him, but a 100% chance that he would have at least had to talk to me. All my rock and roll fantasies died the minute that girl from Glasgow took the stage. She sang well, but I am way cuter. Yes, that is jealousy talking. She got a smooch from Gary, and not me because I talked myself out of the sign.
I was riddled with regret for over 24 hours. Luckily I had a good yoga class that helped me purge the negative energy. I'm tyring to think good rock and roll thoughts, and the good news is that I get to see Travis in San Francisco during a business trip out there. Oh yes, I rock.
I am sure you recall that I was really excited about the Snow Patrol concert. Maybe you may even recall the post where I went to see the band at Good Morning America, and didn't say anything to the band when I had a chance. I haven't learned a thing.
The morning of the Snow Patrol concert my coworker said that the band was picking people from the audience to sing "Set the Fire to the 3rd Bar" with Gary Lightbody. "3rd Bar" is a beautiful song that Gary sings with Martha Wainright on the CD. (When I listen to the song in private, he sings with me...) Anyway, in order to get picked, my coworker said that the willing participant would have to make a sign requesting to be chosen.
I thought about it all day...long and hard. It would be cool to be picked...except for that forcing people to listen to me sing part. Plus, loads of people have probably heard about the sign thing so the chances of me getting chosen are slim to none...especially since my General Admission seats were probably at the back of the theatre....and lastly Martha Wainright is from New York...she'll probably show up for the New York shows....
That's exactly what went through my head at work that day, so yes, I headed over to the Madison Square Garden Theater without my sign for Gary Lightbody. I told my friend Connie the story and she was mad at me. As well she should have been.
Connie and I arrived early enough to the concert to claim our General Admission seats 10 feet from the stage. (So yeah, he would see my sign). She was amazed that I knew how to get close to the stage. It's called concert sacrifice. You get there unfashionably early and score a good location. Connie was amazed mostly because I look too innocent to go to rock concerts. Yeah, I get that a lot.
The first band was so-so. I don't even remember the name. The second band was a little group called OK Go. All I knew about them was their very famous treadmill video on YouTube. (Please check it out if haven't already!!) Their performance was great--I need to buy some of their songs.
Finally, Snow Patrol came out!!!! They sounded so much better than when I saw them May 4th 2005. The whole show was fabulous. The lights, the music, Gary's infectuous showmanship. I enjoyed myself immensely. Except for when it came time for Gary Lightbody to choose his singer for the duet. It wasn't a hard for him to choose. Only one person had a sign. I KNOW!!! I am so lame. All the excuses I gave myself were for nothing! I would have had a 50% chance of singing with him, but a 100% chance that he would have at least had to talk to me. All my rock and roll fantasies died the minute that girl from Glasgow took the stage. She sang well, but I am way cuter. Yes, that is jealousy talking. She got a smooch from Gary, and not me because I talked myself out of the sign.
I was riddled with regret for over 24 hours. Luckily I had a good yoga class that helped me purge the negative energy. I'm tyring to think good rock and roll thoughts, and the good news is that I get to see Travis in San Francisco during a business trip out there. Oh yes, I rock.
The Reasons to Take a Book on the Subway
1. It is a great way to pass the time
2. How else am I going read all the books in the New York Library
3. It's a long subway ride
4. Weirdos won't talk me when I'm reading...well, not always
5. Reading at home cuts into important TV watching time
6. It makes me look smart
7. Having a book to look at is better than looking at the homeless man with no underwear and a very large hole in his pants.
Very smart indeed.
1. It is a great way to pass the time
2. How else am I going read all the books in the New York Library
3. It's a long subway ride
4. Weirdos won't talk me when I'm reading...well, not always
5. Reading at home cuts into important TV watching time
6. It makes me look smart
7. Having a book to look at is better than looking at the homeless man with no underwear and a very large hole in his pants.
Very smart indeed.
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