Boy did we get a workout this morning!
Our day started early, but not bright, at 4:45.
I exercised some patience as I waited for the hotel to move the parking charges from Karen’s room to ours, making us 15 minutes late. And again as I made two wrong turns on the dark streets of Marco Island.
I strengthened my eyeballs on the hour drive to the airport as I kept myself alert.
I poured out more patience as we stopped for gas, returned the rental car, and walked to the gate with two bulky bags.
My jaw got a great workout when we stopped to wolf down some Starbucks oatmeal with just 30 minutes to boarding outside of security because there was nothing inside of security.
It was quite chaotic
But I exercised creativity turning plain instant oats into a bowl of banana, Barney Butter, nuts, dried fruit and granola.
Caffeine exercised my nerves
As soon as we crossed through security, we were greeted with a big “DELAYED” sign. Delayed till 11:30, meaning we missed our connection and rushed for nothing.
I got a great workout pacing back and forth while I was on the phone with both Delta and US Air for 45 minutes.
Our flight changed again – more phone calls!
[Clearly I did not make fashion a priority today!]
We finally had to exit back through security to the ticket office and get our new flight assignment. Then Karen had to go to baggage claim, get her suitcase, and re-check that at the new counter. More lines!
Matt and I kept busy with a pair of Wisp toothbrushes. Workout for the teeth.
We’re now flying through Charlotte, so at least if we get stuck there we can visit with our friends!
Free Wi-fi made my day! Now we can at least work while we’re stuck.
One good thing is that both Delta and US Air had excellent customer service. We were given food vouchers (for $6!) and the people on the phones were really nice. We did have a few bad eggs though…
With our vouchers we got bagel sandwiches for lunch.
Lox and cream cheese with cuc and lettuce on Jalapeno Cheddar for me
Which I plan to enjoy on the flight with an orange!
The greatest exercise of all this morning has been in staying calm. We’ll get there when we get there.
I’m tired from all this exercising!
[email protected] says
Delayed flights are the WORST! Good thing you made good use in keeping up on your dental care. Safe travels.
Maria says
I love that you exercised staying calm because I probably would have freaked out! Luckily, the only horrible thing that has happened to me while traveling was delayed luggage. Safe travels home!
Kaci says
You’re awesome & super cute no matter if you’re trying to be stylish or not! I hope I can be like you if I get in a similar situation!
Laurie says
A mental workout and waiting around are much more exhausting that a physical workout anyday!
Walking the terminals is about the only option I can think of!!!
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
Hahah I love this post. You do NOT look happy in those photos. Being on hold with an airline is the worst!!
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
Yuck air travel is the worst, which sucks b/c I used to enjoy it! Good luck flying this afternoon!
Ash @ Good Taste Healthy Me says
omg I would’ve been so cranky and mad!!! Nice on staying calm!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Ugh– airplane travel is almost ALWAYS an exercise in patience. I’m traveling this weekend, and hoping it all goes smoothly!! I hope your travels are easy from here on out!
Sarah @ The Strength of Faith says
Are you at Fort Myers? I was stuck there for seven hours last month! So grateful for that free wifi …
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
Crikey – poor you! I hate connecting flights, they’re soo stressful 🙁 I really really feel for you!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
Ugh, I would have been a wreck if I were in your postition. I had feeling rushed only to find out I didn’t need to rush at all! Hoping you have safe travels home!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
That is one crazy morning! Hopefully the rest of the day will fun smoothly!
Jessica - Dinners, Desserts, & More says
yuck! Being stuck at the aiport is the worst! It makes me so anxious. Hope you make it home soon!
Amanda- The Nutritionist Reviews says
I love the way the PB looks. By that way that is so cool that you got to meet the Naturally Nutty owner!
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
What a hectic morning! At least you still managed to have some yummy food! 🙂
andrea @ chocolateandoranges says
Sorry to hear about the delay. As much as I love traveling, there’s nothing worse than a delayed/canceled flight – especially when all you want to do it get back home! Hope you make it there soon – at least you have a great attitude about it!
andrea @ chocolateandoranges says
I love that even though you were late for your flight (or thought you were) you still took all those great pictures of breakfast – now that’s dedication! 🙂
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Whew, sounds like quite the life exercise!! At least your food is yummy despite the delays. Hope you arrive at your destination soon!
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
wow, no fun! hope you get home soon!
Nicole says
I feel my blood pressure rising just reading this post! Airports can be sooo frustrating.
Krissy - Shiawase Life says
Oh boy! You’re gonna need some rest after all that exercise!! =D You’re such a rockstar blogging through all of this!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Oh wow, that sounds like a marathon workout! Glad you’ve got wifi and food – although I bet the sandwich isn’t as good as one made on Great Harvest bread!
Paige(Running Around Normal) says
What a workout! 😛
Sorry about all the hassle. Ay ay ay
Heather (heathers dish) says
Man, travel can be a beast! At least you got some killer exercises in 😉
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
Whew! As much as I love traveling and flying, it can really be a hassle when it comes down to things like that!
Johanna B says
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change…
Sounds like you did a good job of it.
Cindy says
That sounds terrible! Hopefully the rest of your trip will be better!
[email protected] says
There are few things that try the patience like dealing with air travel!!
Good for you on exercising it 😉
love,
cathy b.
Erica says
oh my gosh! Craziness! I hope the new flights work out 100% perfect!! The bagel sandwiches do look yummy though. Hope everything is well with you Kath- sounds like you had a great trip.
Emily @ Savory and Savage says
You appeared very calm in all of the pictures.
Flight delays drive me crazy when I am traveling!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Ack! Good luck with the rest of your travels. Delays and cancellations are NEVER any fun! Well..unless you’re at a cool airport. 😛
Camille says
Oh geez, how stressful! I hope you get home safe and stress free!
Melissa says
What a circus! I hate travel troubles! Hope everything got sorted out ok for ya! 🙂
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
ewwww I hate delayed flights! Good luck with that- you sound veryyy patient, Kath 🙂
Amy at TheSceneFromMe says
Travel delays suck. Sorry about your luck. It couldn’t have been the weather that delayed the flight. Safe travels home!
[email protected] says
I dress like that everyday! Comfort trumps fashionable in my book! 😉
Natalia - a side of simple says
The beauty of traveling at its finest. At least the customer service was nice. That’s always a plus. Hope all goes smoothly from here on!
Laura @ prettylittlewords says
[Clearly I did not make fashion a priority today!]
Bahahaha! Too funny. Have a safe strip back!
Caitlyn (A Spoonful of Life) says
Talk about a workout!
Christie {Nourishing Eats} says
Oh man, sounds like a rough morning. Good luck in your travels for the rest of the day!!
Natalie @ Will Jog For Food says
Oh no! On traveling days, it feels like a domino effect when things start going bad…they get worse! At least you are almost home! Have a safe trip 🙂
[email protected] says
True that Kat! Sometimes, whenever things happen, it’s when it’s meant to be! right? 😀 Great to see your positive attitude~
Baking 'n' Books says
Is the Starbucks Oatmeal any good?? Wouldn’t it be the same as the McDonald’s stuff that you mentioned the other day? (the Mark Bittman article).
You’ve got patience. I hate flights and flight delays and waiting at airports -you get the idea.
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
I am so sorry you missed your connection and had airport/airline drama to contend with. NOTHING more stressful but good for you for keeping calm.
And looking adorable in your outfit. It’s cute and it’s practical! 🙂
Allison @ Happy Tales says
Aw, I’ve frequented that Starbucks at the Ft Myers airport many-a-time to visit the parental units. And you’re flying thru Charlotte?! Holla at me if you get stuck! I live in CLT!
Hope says
I hate getting delayed and having to sit in an airport. I’m glad that you are staying calm. I probably would have been freaking out by now. At least you are almost home and had a great looking cup of oatmeal! Have a safe flight home!
Allie says
Aww, I hate when stuff like that happens! Great job exercising patience 🙂
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
I hate it when flights get delayed! Absolutely awful. One time I had a nine-hour layover in Atlanta, no bueno!
Allison K. says
I hate flight delays and issues! But I hate them most of all when I am trying to get home to my hunny! When my husband is with me….then I care less. 🙂
Namaste Gurl says
Safe and happy travels home– you’ll get there:) How tedious your plane got delayed, not fun when you’re ready and practicing patience!
Lacey says
Last year my husband spent 3 nights stuck at Gatwick airport in London due to the horrible snow we had here. It was soooo awful! All the hotel rooms were booked so we were just stuck. we were lucky to find a bench to sleep on as most people were on the floor!
Ally says
Did you fly out of Fort Myers? I really thought there was food after the security gate there…I’ve flown out of there a few times…I think through Charlotte too! Hope your travels find you safely home soon!
Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete says
Flying makes me crazy and I can tell you handled things much better than I would have!
Oh and I never make fashion a priority! 🙂
Katie says
I love this post! I like your writing style in it, and how you used words bigger and different colors!
LOVE the pic with the PB being squeezed into the oats!
Hope you guys make it home!
Jeni @ stepping out says
I admire your skill with words. I loved reading this post though I know it must not have been fun to go through.
Hope you made it home safely.
Jess @ atasteofconfidence says
At least they had great customer service!
And I never make fashion a priority, either- especially not while flying!
Stacie @ Imperfectly Healthy says
Traveling always wears me out — even without the delays and other craziness! Not fun!
Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
Ugh – sounds very frustrating indeed!!!
natalie (the sweets life) says
creative post, though traveling woes stink! I hope you make it home okay and sooner than later!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
sorry about your travel delays. The hand on the hip pics are classic… I have been there. 🙁 Thankfully, the customer service was good!
Jess (Sweet Potato) says
Gosh! What a pain in the butt! I hate flying for many reasons, this is just one of them!
Hannah says
I think it’s a miracle whenever air travel goes to plan! Well done for staying calm 🙂
Kaitlin says
Wow what a hassle! At least you had a mostly positive customer service experience! Hopefully you’re home soon.
Susan (Oliepants) says
I hate delayed flights and luckily your customer service somewhat made up for it. An exercise in staying calm is the hardest of them all! 🙂
Katie @ Real Food Katie's Way says
OK that sounds awful! But your AWESOME trip more than made up for it right??
PS there are 3 things in life that are certain:
1) Death
2) Taxes
3) If anyone can turn a boring paper cup of store-made oatmeal into a delicious looking masterpiece, it’s you!
KathEats says
Hahaha!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
Good job staying calm, I am so not good at dealing with those situations!
Burke Women says
Yikes, what a long day! You have more PATIENCE than I do!
Andy says
I love those Wisp things! I pack them along on all my trips to keep my mouth fresh and minty! I also carry antibacterial wipes to wipe down the airplane tray and all the buttons. You wouldn’t believe the filth on those things! Looks like you handled the delay like a trooper, an exercise in patience for sure!
Christine (The Raw Project) says
Wow, sounds like a frustrating travel experience. Glad you were able to stay calm!
delia says
Oh no! I hate when delays happen. I totally recommend getting text messages on flight status. They are the best thing ever, and if you find out about a delay in time, you could drive back and wait a bit. Safe travels!
Lauren @chigallauren says
Being stuck at an airport sucks. But being stuck at an airport, withOUT free wi-fi is the worstttt! At least you looked on the bright side of the situation 🙂
Sara Scott says
Thats my airport! i’m from Fort Myers…sorry we don’t have much in it..but im glad you got home safely and enjoyed your time here in FL!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
i always wanna doctor up my oats like that but i never come prepared with a packet of PB!
claire says
Airports can be frustrating, especially when your flight keeps changing! Your breakfast sure did look good though!
Diana says
Aww! Wish we could have seen you guys when you passed through. Glad you’re home safely! 🙂
MelanieF says
It’s good that you stayed calm. I know I need to work on my patience, as I have none. So, I’m glad that everytime we have traveled, our flights have always been on time.
Christine says
I love, love Starbuck’s perfect oatmeal w/ all the goodies on top. Yum! And that squeeze packet of almond butter is tres cute! I am going to need to find me some of those.