All about the single life in Seattle

Alaska Airlines…oh how I love you so.  I got a notice in the mail yesterday that you were making some changes to your fabulous mileage program.  Yes, I was mad for a moment but mostly because you have spoiled me for years now, you silly bastards.

After paying $75 for a hairCUT at Mode organic salon downtown on Friday I called my girl from back home and insisted she get her ass up her to do my hair next time.  I have made the offer several times: I buy the ticket, pick her up (no rental car needed), and she can stay at my house (I have a 2 bedroom) which is right downtown on the corner of super cool and fabulous.  What’s not to like about the idea?  We’ve been friends for about 15 years and traveled together to Vegas so I know we’ll have a great time!  Well she’s married (like almost all of my friends back home) and hasn’t been able to get away until now.  YES!!  She’s coming for the 4th of July weekend!! 

I put the ticket on hold on Tuesday.  I didn’t want to buy right away because I have been conditioned to think that most women are flakes, the married ones with kids are the WORST.  You bitches cannot make a commitment because your man might need his ass wiped and you’ll be needed.  I can accept in some cases; if you don’t work and you have a rich daddy taking care of you….you are on standby and I get that.  You go girl!  For all you other gals, quit it! 

The Mr came in town on Wednesday for a quick business trip.  Of course we got blind drunk, had crazy sex, and the idea of jumping online to buy that ticket before the hold expired completed escaped my mind.  Shit!!!  It was already a “special” at $189 for her to fly from Sac to Seattle…which I find on the border of nutty…. but then again I’m being an old lady going back to the days where it was $99 round trip .  So this morning I kept putting off calling on that ticket.  I knew I was going to have to pay the higher price (of course fares have now increased) and that just annoys me.  I did not want to be rejected and be mad at my beloved Alaska.  Really, I am a big fan and very loyal.  I met my man in first class – I was in 1F he was in 1D and that was 5 years ago.  Ladies, wanna meet a business daddy – ALWAYS upgrade to first class and do not travel in your sweatpants. No exceptions.  You never know.  One time my man was flying out of Nashville so he had to fly Southwest (not our favorite); he boards the plane and who is sitting there….AL GORE.  You may already know this…I love Al Gore!  I don’t really even know why.  I think it started because my man is such a conservative and it annoyed him.  He swears Big Al is chillin at his house with “every light on!” and the inconvenient truth is all bullshit.  Funny!

Ok ok, Jesus…back to Alaska…cuz that was the point of this posting (I am so random it even annoys ME at times).  I called and I spoke to Elaine Larson.  She is the NICEST lady.  She checks (what feels like) 27 different ways to get me deal on this flight.  In the end I use 7,500 miles and pay almost half the price I had originally planned.  HOORAY!  We also end up having the longest chit chat.  I just adore her!!

I forgot to get her name on that first call so I have to call back.   Several hours later I call and ask the lady that answers if she can see who helped me because she was fantastic. She looks up my confirmation number and says it was her (Elaine Larson!)…funny huh?!

Ok, enough blogging – gotta enjoy the sunshine…it finally arrived in Seattle!!