Holiday Travel Adventures

Something interesting happens every time Mom and I visit Mike & Janee. Two years ago the Christmas tree fell over, this time, travel drama. Before Christmas, the weather had been causing all kinds of delays for travelers headed east for the Holidays. We left on the 24th, when things seemed to have been clearing up, on the first flight from Houston to Newark at 6:35am. We left right on time and had a smooth flight until a little over 2hrs in when the pilot announced we would be circling for about 30 minutes, then continuing to Newark. That was ok, we could still make our connection to Harrisburg at noon.

Of course, things changed and now the announcement was that we would be 2.5hrs late. Apparently there was an emergency on the runway in Newark, so our flight was being diverted to Baltimore to refuel and wait. Now we would miss the connection completely & not get to Mike & Janee's for Christmas. Two years ago, we flew in to Baltimore, so I decided that we should get off the plane here and find another way to get 90 miles to where we were going.

We went downstairs to the "ground transportation" information area. Mom went straight to the limo/towncar desk and we were on the road within 10 minutes. I slept most of the way, having only gotten 3 hours of sleep the night before. Mom talked to the driver most of the way up there. We arrived at the house at 1:30, only 15 minutes after our plane would have landed in Harrisburg. We were early!

I took many pictures, ate too much food, and had a wonderful Christmas with my family and a friend. Happy Holidays everyone!

Halloween Blogthings

You Should Be a Geisha for Halloween

According to our quiz, you'd make an ideal geisha. Your runner up costume: Fairy

The Halloween Costume Generator

What Your Love of Butterfinger Says About You

You are a smooth character. Your charm is legendary. You're the type of person who could get away with almost anything. People don't know much about you, except that you're complicated. You also tend to be flaky. You can't be trusted to always follow through, but people still crave your company.

What Does Your Favorite Candy Say About You?

You Are Candy Corn

Your Halloween personality is whimsical, colorful, and creative. You see Halloween as a time to get your creative juices flowing. Each year, Halloween can't start soon enough for you. You tend to go all out for Halloween. You decorate like crazy and always dress up.

What Halloween Treat Are You?

You Are a Vampire

You are charming, sensual, and even a bit manipulative. You can't help but get people to do what you want. You have sharp senses and a strong predatory instinct. You go after what you want, without mercy. While you have the heart of a killer, many people are drawn to you. You are elegant, timeless, and mysterious. You are the ultimate fantasy object.

Are You a Vampire or a Werewolf?

You Could Be a Vampire... If You Had To

Like most people, the thought of being a vampire has crossed your mind. But you're not sure if you'd do it, even if you could. Living forever doesn't sound half bad, if you could live forever with the people you love the most. But do vampires even love? And would the vampire version of you even be you? It's all too much to contemplate. Luckily, the chances of you ever becoming a vampire are astronomically low. What you would like best about being a vampire: Living forever What you would like least about being a vampire: Blood stained teeth

Could You Be a Vampire?

What's your key signature?

Your result for What's your key signature?...

F Major

You're a little flat there, Romeo.

Congratulations, you’re F Major, combining the ease of C Major with just a tint of flatness among it. This key is just perfect for sappy ballads, just ask Paul McCartney! (Yesterday, Michelle AND Hey Jude were all in the key of F!) This key is ideal for pianists who want a touch of softness in their step, or guitarists who happen to like Capoing the first fret. Most instruments have no problem with the key of F, and several horns even have it as their home key. Seriously, though. Try and find a hard rocking punk song in F. Not happening. Punk people tend to stray from such happy keys.

You hopeless romantic, you. Go for it, and play something beautiful on your accordion in F major the next time your girl/guy/Transgendered partner is around, you’ll be amazed by the results. Or maybe you won’t, it really depends on weather or not she/he/it is in the mood. But it can’t hurt!

SONG EXAMPLE:

I gave you three up there, go away.

INTERESTING TIDBIT:

* The Haydn brothers wrote more symphonies in F major than any other set of musical brothers. This was probably in part because there are very few sets of musical brothers who composed symphonies.

Take What's your key signature? at HelloQuizzy

Karaoke Theme Song

What can I say. I probably already know all the words LOL!!

Your Karaoke Theme Song is "Baby Got Back"

You're a total show off who is willing to risk looking like a fool to get a few laughs. In fact, you'll go for the cheap laugh if you need to... because it's better than no reaction! Your friends can count on you to get a party started, and you'll party hard until you can't remember their names. You're charismatic, charming, and a total character. With or without a few drinks in you. You might also sing: "I Touch Myself," "Oops I Did it Again," or "My Humps" Stay away from people who sing: "Candle in the Wind"

What's Your Karaoke Theme Song?

Not Procrastinating, but Taking a Break after Studying Today . . .

Your Funky Japanese Name Is

Seidoseiyano

What's Your Funky Japanese Name?

This is why they call me BarbiSu

Your Hair Should Be Blonde

You are outgoing, light hearted, and a ton of fun. You don't take life too seriously, and you do your best to charm everyone you meet. You are very energetic. People tend to underestimate you, but you can get a lot done. You do tend to be a bit sensitive. If someone has a bad opinion of you, it truly hurts. You are cunning and clever. You are smart, but you aren't “book smart” or academic. Some people may think you're superficial, but they're not seeing the whole picture.

What Color Hair Should You Have?

um, someone forgot to tell them about my food allergies!

You Are a Hazelnut Latte

You often having the craving for something exotic. You get bored easily. You are a true adventurer. Nothing makes you happier than traveling. You're a very cosmopolitan and worldly person. You have sophisticated tastes. You have a keen attention to detail. Little things matter to you - you are a bit of a perfectionist.

What Flavor Latte Are You?

ok, i'm not happy at all about the animals they have chosen for me!

You Are a Chihauhua

You are very smart and very earnest. You take yourself quite seriously. In fact, people are often amused by how seriously you take yourself. Deep down, you are a very fragile person. Your friends and family know how breakable you are. Because you are so fragile, you tend to be quite neurotic. You are suspicious of almost everyone and everything.

What Breed of Dog Are You?

You Are a Chicken

You are a naturally curious and inquisitive being. You are often poking your nose where it doesn't belong! Collecting nuggets of knowledge is important to you. You enjoy knowing everything you can. You are very independent and strong willed. You don't like to be bossed around, and you do as you please. You are quite determined and able to take on challenges. You will “peck away” at a problem until it's gone.

What Animal Are You?

You Would Be a Good Spouse 75% of the Time

You have what it takes to be an amazing wife or husband. You are caring, patient, giving, and romantic. You are willing to work for a marriage. More than anything, you're not about to let your ego ruin a relationship. You are humble and unselfish. And that's the key to being a good spouse.

Would You Be a Good Wife or Husband?

Your Surfing Habits are 60% Male, 40% Female

If we had to guess, we would guess that you are a man. You use the internet to make your life more efficient - and to make you smarter. For you, the internet is like a vast encyclopedia. You search and surf extensively. You look up everything online.

Do You Use the Internet Like a Man or a Woman?

Lost Keys

Here are transcripts of two really spooky conversations I had on Twitter

Twitter conversation Monday afternoon between barbisu(Susan) and geegeegee(Gigi):

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barbisu Where did I put the car keys? I know I just had them...

geegeegee@barbisu: they're in the chair.

barbisu @geegeegeeOMG that's exactly where they were!!!! scary
psychic connection there.

geegeegee@barbisu: wow, that is really weird!!!

geegeegee Aaaand, I've lost my dog. Argh!!

barbisu I'll be sure and tweet about lost things more often. @geegeegee is "the Great Finder"

barbisu @geegeegee sorry, my timing really sucks. wish i were a "finder," turns out i'm more of a loser...


Tuesday Morning:

Now this is just creepy...!! Seriously, WTF?


barbisu seriously, where did I put the keys today?

geegeegeeToday they are on the shelf.

barbisu ok, @geegeegee is frakin' scary. I just had to check the right shelf!

geegeegee@barbisu: I dunno, it just came to me...

and the later email/gchat:
were they on the shelf by the door of your bedroom?

10:41 AM me: they were on the shelf opposite the tv in the hotel room.

10:42 AM Gigi: oh hotel

right

me: the shelf is just at eye level & i was looking lower, like on a table or countertop

Gigi: eye level is about where i saw them

i was just picturing your bedroom

LOL

10:43 AM me: creepy, but it's ok from you

A Few Quick Blogthings

Your Issue Profile: 64% Obama, 36% McCain

While it sounds like Obama is the choice for you, he's not a perfect match. You and John McCain actually share some of the same views. Whether this is news to your or not, you have some studying to do. Obama seems like he's the right fit, but it's an important issue might sway you over to McCain.

Should You Vote for Obama or McCain?

You Are Spaghetti with Pesto

Compared to most people, you have complex tastes. You're a bit of a walking contradiction. You like a little bit of everything, even if the things you like don't go together. You aren't picky at all. You can find something to like about almost anything. You don't judge on appearances alone. You like to experience something before you judge it.

What Pasta Dish Are You?

What Your Back to School Personality Says About You

You are fairly driven, but the big win always seems a bit beyond your reach. You lack intense passion. You are most likely to succeed if you are working with other talented people. You thrive on a team. Your greatest skill is making something out of nothing. You don't need much to feel inspired. Your biggest stumbling block in life is worrying about what other people think of you. Their opinions matter even less than you think. You're not quite sure what you're thankful for in life, it doesn't seem like there's a lot to be thankful for these days.

The Back to School Test