So I finally made it to Philadelphia, and it is gorgeous outside. The problem is that I am soooo tired that I am not even sure I want to go get food. I would probably do it if someone would come with me but I am all alone right now. The trip started yesterday in Fairbanks, and ended when I got to the hotel at about 4pm Philly time. I did pretty good, but my shoes gave me blisters!! Why!! And my bag was late, my big pack got here on time but somehow my duffle was on a later flight. I ended up waiting an extra hour and a half to get it, but it didn't make any sense to go all the way to the hotel and then do nothing. It all worked out in the end. I took a taxi to the hotel because I definately did not want to test my metro prowess with all those bags, which also happen to be fairly heavy. My taxi prowess was pretty good though, and I must say they have some very nice, clean taxis. I have been in some that were blah, but this one was great.
Right now I am just trying to make sure I have all my paperwork in order for tomorrow, catch up on some emails, and contemplate how long I can stay up before I just crash. I am going to try for 8ish, 9 if my head doesn't hurt from exhaustion. Tomorrow is staging and then away we go!! I will have to make a couple of special in a row blog entries to let people know how staging goes and what it is all about.
Also, real quick, I just want to say a big THANK YOU!!! That is for all the people who helped me get ready, who took the time to come say goodbye, and especially a very special someone who brought me a sweet card, cookies, and a goodbye kiss. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!
I hope this was enough of a start for those who are avidly awaiting to here about my adventure. It was funny, on the plane from MINN to Chicago, I got on and was having a little trouble getting my bag under the seat because the plane was tiny and said "This plan is a lot smaller than the one I was just on." The lady next to me asked if I was going home. My reply was "Oh, no. I'm going on an adventure" I should have added that I was going in the complete opposite direction of home. :) But now I am about half-way there.
