Day 1 back at Close Up

Ugh....

There is no better word.


I got to my flight in SLC on time and sat a few feet away from the gate while they de-iced and dealt with a "mechanical" issue.

I watched as my layover time in Minneapolis was being slowly whittled away.

Finally we take off - get into Minneapolis - I have 1 minute to make my connecting flight.

The flight attendant gave a list of flights that were holding - mine was not one of them.

I ran...I made it....my bag apparently didn't.

I waited for my bag after being assured by the agent that it was coming - just late - for one hour.

Nothing - finally we find it was on the following flight. I left the airport with the word that it might be delivered tonight

I get to the hotel and begin my program by meeting the teachers - dressed in tattered jeans and a casual shirt. Awesome.

I met my kids - ugh - it reminded me a bit as to why I'm not teaching anymore.

My bag finally showed up at 11:30. I'm now in my room trying to motivate myself to go to sleep - but what is keeping me from going to sleep is the idea that tomorrow is going to be a doozy.

One word - COLD.

The highlight is we are going to a concert on the mall which includes Bono from U2, Beyonce and Bruce Springsteen. But it will be outdoors and we have to stay with our kids. Joy.

What did I miss because I'm stuck teaching today? Got a text from Donald telling me he'd like me to come to a lunch tomorrow with Terry Mcauliffe, former chairman of the DNC. Also an event that Bill Clinton was going to be at. Can't - have to be with kids. Ugh.

So what is the highlight of the day? Guess who I sat by on the plane from Minneapolis to DC?

The woman who created Wee Sing Silly Songs.....AWESOME! She was very nice - and a Democrat to boot! She gave me a business card and signed the back. Oh the nights I fell asleep listening to that as a kid! Very fun!

Peace out for the night...