Flying

Logan has pretty much switched over from the old fashioned metal detectors to the full body scans. As I was standing in line, barefoot, waiting my turn to pass through so that all could be revealed, it dawned on me - why didn't they engineer the system, not just to be able to see through your clothes, but also your shoes!? You would think with this next generation of security they could make it a bit more civilized for all of us and let us leave our shoes on.

On the upside, I was issued a ticket but no seat - had to wait for the gate to get assigned one. When I checked in all I could see were middle seats for this long flight. At the gate, while she was giving me a seat I asked if there wasn't any chance I could get a window. She didn't say a word but I saw that she canceled the ticket she had just printed and got me the last window seat! It never hurts to ask!

Of course, after I wrote this, I settled down into my seat only to find out the headset connection to the TV was broken.  That was the whole point why I chose JetBlue - they have good in flight entertainment.  My headphone jack kept falling out of the chair plug.  If only I had some duct tape.  And then it dawned on me, I always travel with bandaids.  Two band-aids later and I was good to go!  Well, sound in at least one ear, which is better than none for a 3 to 4 hour flight.