i'm taking off tonight. whoo damn hoo. there were only two seats left on the oakland->jfk route (my original flight) and i got one of them. the woman on the phone for jet blue apologized for the fact i waited 20 minutes on hold. 'no problem,' i said, 'i completely understand.'

she commented that everyone calling to change/cancel/rearrarange flights was so friendly, patient, calm. what a change for her! and a positive thing to hear. in this time of fear and frustration, people are realizing (i hope) that their personal lives don't always come first, and that this is the way it will now be.

changed my rental car AGAIN, but this time i got a ford ranger pickup. it was $50 cheaper than the economy car! looks like ford is trying to sell this truck. i will be stylin'. but women driving pickup trucks are often, well, women who drive pickup trucks. no, i am not like that. :P but it should be fun. i will be in manhatan with karin tomorrow. i haven't seen her for about a year. i am so HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY. :)

now i am really leaving on a jet plane, gonna fly. be back the 25th. i hope y'all have a pleasant week +. should have some fun/funny/amusing stories when i return. gotta go finish packing.....