I really went into this not knowing what to expect at all. Originally, I was supposed to be going to LA to meet up with a friend for Metalfest. Last minute cancelations made me change my plans (and I’m happy they did!).

If you read my article about preparing for the trip, you’ll notice that it actually didn’t happen anything like that. Everything that could go wrong did... I’m actually pretty surprised that I didn’t have a mental breakdown, or get ridiculously pissed off. I think the random perks and excessive alcohol helped =)

So, It’s Wednesday morning, and I’m on a train back to my place from uptown (this time I made sure to use the restroom before I left ;). I wasn’t paying too much attention and got off at the wrong stop, so I wound up having to pay for a cab to take me the rest of the way home. Not a big deal, just a couple extra bucks that I wasn’t planning on.

I arrive home, throw all my stuff into a backpack, and then head out the door for the airport. Thankfully, I was leaving from Laguardia, so I wouldn’t have to pay for a $50 cab ride. Saved $30 right there... boo ya!

As soon, as I step outside of my apartment, there was a cab right in front of me that was available. Amazing... I thought I was on a roll, and this was only going to get better from here. On the cab ride to the airport, I used my iPhone to check into my flight. I was flying from NYC to Houston, then from Houston to Las Vegas. I wasn’t in a hurry, and that’s what you get for buying the cheapest possible ticket. I can live with that. I’m checking in with my phone, and I scored an exit row for my flight to H

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I hope someone sees the humor in this =)