Well yesterday was a travel day for me. I started by getting only 3 hours of sleep due to our Disneyland adventure. So I get to the airport and I have hearing and reading about the long lines caused by TSA personnel. Well I did not see it. I went through pretty quickly. It was not a problem. This flight was a direct one this time so that was good. I did not have to stop somewhere and switch planes like I will be doing on the way back. Of course I get to go on a 777 on the return flight so I can't be to mad at that.
One thing that I did realize on this trip though. People are selfish and the one place where you can see that more than any other is at an airport. I am sure that if anyone has flown before you know exactly what I am talking about. Its like once someone gets out of the car, whether getting dropped off or parking, all sense of helping go out the door. People only lookout for themselves and where they need to be/go. They have to be there on time and there is no stopping them. They don't care about others or what is going on around them. For instance once they are in the security line...even though I know people have traveled before and know the rules yet they get up the screening part and still have to hold up the line because they have to remove their shoes or jacket or best of all their belt. I mean seriously people is it really that difficult? Do you not understand the rules? Do we need to put a giant neon sign at the TSA checkpoint that tells you exactly what to do? C'mon now your holding up a bunch of other people that need to get to their flights just like you do. What is so hard about being ready?
Then at the other end, instead of grabbing their belongings and moving out of the way, they just sit there gathering their stuff and taking their time putting it on, blocking others from grabbing their gear! What is up with that? Have some common courtesy and get out of the way. I am almost certain there are others that are in more of a hurry than you or just as much of. So get it and get out! It is really simple.
Another example is when people are waiting in line to get their luggage checked in. Everyone squeezes in as tight as they can get. Hey!! Have you heard of personal space? Your not going to get to the front of the line any quicker by pushing the person in front of you. I had someone do that, kept bumping into me. Finally I turned around and asked him to please stop bumping me. He did it again and I was not so polite that time. The same thing happens when everyone is waiting on their luggage at the baggage claim area. Everyone crowds around the front to be the first one to get their bags. Why? It does not matter where you stand. The bags are going to come out when they do and it doesn't matter if your at the front or back. So you might save 15 seconds and grab the bag first, is that a reason to push others aside. C'mon people, where is your common courtesy. Why does everyone all of a sudden become the example of selfish when they get in an airport?
Here is a thought....get their earlier if your going to have to hurry and if you have a short connecting time....change it when your making your reservation. Watch out for others, your not the only traveler and only one in a hurry, there are others as well. Chill on the speed and 5 hour energy drinks. Everyone will reach their intended destination and life will go on. There is no reason to make yours as well as others crappy for one day. Get to the airport earlier if you have to. Whatever it takes to remember there are others traveling as well. That is all for now. Thanks for reading
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