Well, here we go again. At 2:15 this afternoon, I was informed that I was to go on another customer visit tomorrow. Where am I flying in to? Oh yeah, the same airport as last week. This customer is ALSO in West IL. The forecast, according to www.weather.com? and I quote: "Rain showers in the morning then thunder showers in the afternoon." *sigh*
The pilots and owner (my only travel buddies this time) assure me that we'll get back with no problem this time. They said the same thing the last time. It's not their fault. Nobody (even high-paid meteorologists) know what the weather will do. This time, I'm packing a very small bag with underwear, sweats, Tshirt, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste, and contact case with solution in it. I will NOT get caught off guard again.
Once again, I'm looking forward to the visit. Once again, I like this part of my job. Once again, I can tell you that I am spontaneous and like the unexpected. BUT. BUT! Kevin can't handled the unexpected. My kids will FREAK if they think I'm flying out for a "1-day trip" again. My work will sit and wait for me until Monday. *sigh*
Mom knows, Kevin knows, and my coworkers know. I won't tell the girls about this trip until I pick them up (early) tomorrow evening. I don't want to lie to them, and I haven't. I just don't want to cause anxiety for them. It'll be good to pick them up early, then announce that I've made this trip and got home on time. It'll prove a point.
I don't know if I'm doing the right thing, not telling them, but my gut tells me that it's the route to take. I try to follow my gut whenever possible.
By the way, the St. Louis forecast for tomorrow? And I quote, "Partly cloudy in the morning. Increasing clouds with periods of showers later in the day. Thunder possible." *sigh*
2 comments:
Why do commercials make "business travel" look like such a prestigious thing?? It never is. At least you're employed and needed -- some people are wishing they had one or both of those things right now.
Godspeed, Sis
Russ
I see no problem with your not telling them. Unless, of course, something were to go wrong. (No, not that. I mean another layover.) But even then, you could truthfully say it came up suddenly.
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