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Thursday, March 12, 2009

And We're Off Again

Someone kept farting on the plane. Nine and a half hours of the worst smell ever.

Then on the second plane, we were in the very back row and were subjected to that disgusting airplane bathroom smell for five more hours.

Other than that, though, everything went incredibly well! Once at the airport in Sao Paulo, the bus driver helped me load a cart with all of our luggage, and I was able to slowly push the cart to the next terminal without dumping it or losing anything to thieves.

It was so wonderful to finally get back to San Diego! I've been away long enough to really appreciate how beautiful and clean our city is. And the chilly breeze felt like heaven after the heat and humidity of Brasil.

Gilberto was supposed to leave for a business trip to Phoenix on Sunday, but he told his boss he hadn't seen me for over a month and wouldn't be going. So they moved his departure date to Wednesday. We had Tuesday night together before he had to leave.

The funny thing is that we were going to go to Phoenix for a family reunion this weekend anyway. Instead of waiting until tomorrow night, I'm heading over today at noon and will be staying in his hotel with him. Room service here we come!

I can't believe I can just jet off without any major decision making. Not having a job has been awesome in this regard. It was also so nice to not have to go back to work the day after getting back from Brasil. I'm usually a zombie for at least a week, but am already recovered after only a few days. I could really get used to this freedom!

Which is why I'll need to start my job search the day I get back. If I wait any longer, I might not want to work again!

22 comments:

  1. I'm glad you're back all safe and sound :) Enjoy your time in Phoenix. I'm sure you'll appreciate the dry weather ;)

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  2. Welcome back home! So glad you made it back in one piece. You've given me some hope that yes, I CAN do a long-haul flight with a 3 year old. We're "thinking" about going back home to the UK and Europe this summer for a holiday and not only taking Gaby, but Megawatt as well.

    M'dear, you're going to need to give me all the tips and advice you can!

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  3. Aww, c'mon - stay home and chat on the internet with me! You know you want to!!

    I was just going to e-mail you and see how the return trip went. Glad all is well...except for the Plane(s) of Eternal Stench!

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  4. Your opening line on this post is great!

    Those long flights are such torture. . .but you made it, thats nice. Happy reunion :)

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  5. I am glad to hear that you made it home safely:-)

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  6. yipppee for returning home safe and sound :) welcome home friend!

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  7. Welcome home! Glad you made it back safely.

    It's been almost 1o years since I've been on a plane... and my kids never have. I wonder how they would do...

    Anyway... have fun in AZ! And good luck on the job hunting when you get back.

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  8. Sorry about the stinky flights. Hope you enjoy your stay in Phx. And happy to hear you made it home safely. Isn't it just grande to come home???

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  9. Yes to looking for a job right away. I quit my job back in 06 got preggers so Who as going to hire someone who will be out in nine months. I has the baby in 07. Now mid 09 I still am not working. I have to admit that there is littlt to no jobs here on base in Okinawa. All that to say get back in th egame befor you get stuck at home. however home if nice too. It feels like you can get your life in some kind of order.

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  10. Ooops I sent without commenting just NOW. LOL! Yay glad you are back in Cali...welcome home! I'm coming to visit soon! And thats a promise...TTYL

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  11. Welcome back! I say if you're going to look for a job, work part time. It's the best of both worlds.

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  12. That's so sweet of Gilberto. I bet that made you feel good! (: Welcome home! How's Gabi?

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  13. Enjoy your vaca! I need one so badly... :-)

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  14. Can't wait to hear how Phoenix was! I'm so glad you had a good flight! Well, smelly but good!

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  15. Hey Laural, you are gone for a long time!!!! Job hunting?
    How is everything? i hope all is well!

    hugs!

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  16. Hey there mama! Just checkin in to say, where are youuuuuuuuu?

    I think this no workin' thing is goin' to yer head. *lol*

    Hope all is going well. Looking forward to your return.

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  17. Looks like you guys had a marvelous time on your vacation! Glad you are back safe and sound. Hope everything is OK though, cause you haven't posted in a couple weeks.

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  18. Welcome home!
    That whole farting on the plane thing truly made me lol. HA!
    How horrible to be enclosed in a plane and have to smell farts! Ahhhh~! yuck!

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  19. Laural, is everything ok? You haven't post for the past 3 weeks...

    I hope everything is fine and you are just busy with a new job! :)

    hugs!

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