Traveling

This weekend my spouse and I had a wonderful opportunity to travel to Phoenix Arizona and have a spectacular weekend together. Traveling is always an interesting time to observe the way you feel, the way others act, and how you react when things don't go exactly as you plan them. There is always the option to get grumpy and come UN-corked. My defense that I always start my trip off with, is a confident vision that everything will go smoothly.In airport lines you feel as if you are a sheep following the ewe ahead where ever the roped off maze leads. All different characters from all over the planet are alongside just trying to get through that security gate and make it into their plane seat before the captain closes the cockpit door. This weekend we encountered a tiny glitch in the security line when we were told that we had been chosen to undergo an extra and more thorough check of our bodies and our carry-on items. Apparently if you book a flight last minute and use different airlines for your departure and return flights this is a possibility. We were given bright red totes to put our shoes, belts etc.. as opposed to the usual grey totes that the rest of the passengers were getting. Next we were ushered into a "puffer machine" where we individually had to stand very still for a minute while puffs of air were blown all around, not sure the purpose of the machine, it made me laugh. Next we were taken to the special glass room where two very kind airport personnel went methodically through every thing we had with us. However violating it seems, with an open mind, knowing that the purpose is for our own security, and a also good humor; We went to our gate in a jovial mood with a good story to share. We are fortunate enough to work for a company that gives us the freedom to vacation and enjoy these funny little adventures through the airport. I am so grateful.