Thoughts from LAX Part 2

So at least I've been entertained while I've been sitting here. A woman sitting next to me had her little dog with her. Bless the little guy's heart, he was the only person here all morning with a smile on his face. He was going up to everyone trying for a little love and attention. Then he went under one of the seats and found half of a cookie. Jackpot right? I know. Lucky dog. Of course this sent his owner into action to get the cookie away, which she did. However, she would touch it to through it away. This set off a 15 minute contest to see how many bites of this cookie the little guy could steal. By the time she put him in his little puppy purse, he was looking pretty full.

In case I didn't say before, get to the airport early. You wouldn't believe the amount of people running to catch their flight. You would figure they would learn. I got here early enough that I've gone through security twice. Don't ask.

Anyway, that's it from LAX, see you in Nashville.

JLP

Thoughts from LAX

Nothing says Christmas like standing in line at the airport, and nothing says airport like standing in line surrounded by the aroma of bad breath and body peer. Seriously people, just because you're on an early flight doesn't mean there's no reason to take a shower, or take a mint. I have mints, I'll give you one.


So since I've been here, I've made an observation about our airport security. First, for you travelers out there, shoes go on the belt this holiday season, not in the tray. Second, why put ropes up if your just gonna let everyone go under them. If you are wearing any sort of camouflage, you go to the front of the line, military or not. I just watched as a Middle Eastern looking gentleman was searched and wanded for about 20 minutes. He looked pissed and I don't blame him, he didn't even get a cigarette after.

For all you travelers out there be prepared this holiday season and arrive early for your flight. I got to LAX at 5 am so there were only 2000 people in the southwest terminal rather than the 5000 that are normally here.

Oh well, that's all for now. Happy Holidays everyone, and good luck out there.

JLP

Merry Christmas from L.A.

A funny thing happened this year. I found my Christmas spirit again. I'm not sure where I had lost it, but I know it's been gone for about five or six years now. I think years of commercialism and watching people who don't really know what Christmas is about, I think that almost ruined it for me. All people seem to care about are gifts... what am I getting for Christmas? The spirit of the season has gotten lost in the 4 billion Wal-Mart and Target commercials on the TV. Not to mention Macy's and every Jewelry store known to man. My mother asked me today what I wanted for Christmas. She says I'm too hard to shop for. The thing is, I'm not hard to shop for, I just don't want, nor will I request a Christmas gift. If you want to get me a gift, it should come from the heart. I don't expect a gift, so I will not request one. I do however, love to give gifts. It's a good feeling to give, knowing you've done something to make some else a little happier. It doesn’t have to even be someone you know. Just knowing you've helped someone in some way. After all, isn't that what the season is really about... Hope.

OK, so I'll get off my soap box now and leave you with this... Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays, or whatever applies to each and everyone. This includes my family, friends, significant other, the random person I met at the store, anyone who I may have wronged and may actually hate me, people who have wronged me, to those I don't know, and those I'll never meet, the rich, the poor, to the young, and to the old. Tis' the Season for good tidings and cheer, and I wish the best to you all, and may peace and love be with you.
JLP