Well gang, I finally got back to Orlando Tuesday after yet more wackiness and flight cancelations from Delta.
Ended up flying the comical and comfortable skys of Southwest and was pleasently surprised. Dad was able to wrangle a flight to Baltimore and then on to Birmingham (Monday), with another flight to Orlando the following day (Tuesday). While there was no assigned seating on any of the flights, the seats were more roomy and comfortable, and the atmosphere was professional, yet light hearted. When your pilot says "Yippie skippy folks! Please stow your loose articles, were heading in!" after circling BWI in show and rain, you know it's a good flight.
Sadly, when we got into Birmingham around 9 Monday night, I got the word a high school friend and former drama classmate had died suddenly. After all the goings on with my cousin and finally getting used to that, I was just numb. Once again, like my cousin, Jason and I had planned to meet up and catch up on life, and we had talked sporadically on Facebook. Just really sad. There was just no way to make the thursday funeral with my other commitments. My heart goes out to Jason's friends and family along with my deepest sympathies. Rest in peace my friend, it was an honor to know you.
Well, finally on Tuesday morning I touched down in Orlando. My buddy Matt picked me up at the airport and we decided to celebrate at Arby's. This is where I happily kissed the Orlando asphalt. Yes, there is video courtesy of Matt Grass and Coaster Crew.
Speaking of Coaster Crew, I can't say just how nice these folks are. BIG thanks to Clint Novak for not only being willing to pick me up at BWI if there was a flight cancel, but also letting me possibly stay a couple days with his family, and ride with them back to Orlando. This on top of the already rocking hospitality from The Legend and Matt Grass at the In The Loop timeshares Orlando, just speaks volumes. Deep thanks from the bottom of my heart you guys. Seriously.
Mr. Grass and I took a photo trip to Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge and The Boardwalk on Wednesday (yesterday) to have some fun and reintroduce me to Disney culture. Folks, DAKL is a beautiful place that even nods a little to The Adventurers Club. Got some terrific pictures and really must save for a quality DSLR. Blackberry has been awesome for quick, sharp pics, but some shots would've really popped with a good zoom, Carl Z lense, and depth of field. Makes me really miss the Canon EOS 20D we used at my old job. The trip was also a good chance for walking and excercise.
Naturally, I picked up a Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge pin, to remember the occasion. Eventually there will be an album devoted to my growing pin collection.
Now, I return to the job hunt, hoping for a miracle that will let me live decently and accomplish some very important personal goals. Otherwise, there may be yet more couches in my future. Been doing this since August of 2009. Frankly, it's miraculous I've gotten this far.
Well, I wanted adventure...
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