i used to be nomadic, but now i'm still nomadic.

so when i started this blog, it was nomadic gnome because i had just moved from utah to alaska and i kept moving my home, never settling in one place. minus a year in NYC for school, i have pretty much lived in DC since alaska. but now that i'm traveling all over the place, i am quite nomadic again!!

i'm trying to love it and embrace traveling while i get to do it. or maybe i will keep traveling for my entire life, and if that's the case i really need to streamline the process. i did pack 9 days into a carry-on, which i never could have done a year ago.

here are some things i've learned since starting to travel:
1. hook into a miles/hotel program. i only started like 3 months ago and i'm kicking myself for wasting all those miles. i just joined starwood and marriott for hotels, and so far so good.
2. those 10-15 minute massage spots in the airport are TOTALLY worth it.
3. put all liquids in a purse so you can just pull it out when you go through security. it's always embarrassing to open your suitcase in security and people might see your undies.
4. it's ok to buy a smutty magazine (US weekly, OK!, or even cosmo). this is what helps get through flights, people.
5. upgrade to the "more leg room" if you can. again, totally worth it.
6. bring an empty water bottle and a baggie of carrots or fruit and nuts. airport food is still not good and still not healthy.

that's all the wisdom i have for today folks. i'm still trying to test out travel accessories, like the neck pillow - i haven't had much luck with that. anyone else have tips for flying?

in LA till thursday, NYC this weekend, portland OR next week, then home for a few WEEKS! can't wait!

airport malaise.

i swear i have the worst luck in the world when it comes to flying. in the past 2 months, i think i've had 3 cancelled flights, and at least 3-4 delays. only 3 flights that i can remember have been on time.

i've been in the dallas-fort worth airport for about 8 hours, and hopefully this flight will take off in 1.5 hours as scheduled. it's just so disappointing to spend all your trip in an airport. i fly back tomorrow at 5pm, so i'm already only going to be there for less than 20 hours. ew.

on a plus note, i had more weird dreams and i think i did really weird stuff while i was sleeping on the plane. like talking loudly and probably touching my face because i dreamed that my face froze into place and couldn't move. it was terrifying. so actually, that's probably not a plus, but at least its something besides being stuck in an airport.

ok, here's a plus note: DFW has this restaurant called cereality and they sell CEREAL and milk. hello, its all i ever want anyway!! so, i had some golden grahams and strawberries - the same breakfast i had on my wedding morning (thanks jess!!) and it always makes me happy.

see, i already feel a little better just talking about that.

xo