January 29th: the day before January 31st

Today is January 29^th. Tomorrow will be January 31^st. For me at least. Because of the time change, I will not have a January 30, 2012. When I leave LA it will be the 29^th and when I arrive in Auckland it will be the 31^st.

I am currently sitting in the Los Angeles airport awaiting my flight to Auckland. The past couple of days have been spent finishing up last minute things and hanging out with the family. It wasn’t until I was on the way to the airport that it finally began to sink in that I’m actually leaving. I’m going to New Zealand!!! As hard as it was saying goodbye, I am excited as well.

I successfully checked my bag, made it through security, and found my gate without any problems. Shortly before boarding, I had a delightful conversation with Pete, a man who was on the same flight to LA. Although I don’t care for the hustle and bustle of airports, I find airports fascinating. Let me restate, I find the people and interactions fascinating. An airport is a place that attracts many types of people at various stages in life, each having a different purpose in their travels. I find it ironic that conversation can come easy by beginning with the simple question, “where are you going?” Yet at the same time, you can also be sitting within 6 inches of someone on a plane and not say a word to them. Fascinating I tell you.

In other news, check out my new look.    

That’s right, sporting the socks and sandals! In most cases, I would not support this fashion statement. So why am I wearing socks and sandals myself? I’m glad you asked. If for some reason, my checked bag gets lost, I’d prefer my chacos over my tennis shoes. I’m wearing socks because I don’t want my feet to get cold on the plane.

What I’m reading: Presidential Campaigns. I picked this book up at a thrift store not because I’m interested in politics but in order to expand my knowledge. We shall see how it goes. 

At the Denver airport