Monday, January 15, 2007
Lots more to come
This "book" got it's roots more than a year ago. I've tried to keep notes - but there are many missing. Now with this blog tool - I can quickly capture the essence of the conversations and worry about cleaning it up later. I think me and Blogger are going to be friends!
Chapter 8 - A different seat
This is my all time favorite chapter.
Location: 2nd floor ladies room, Hyatt Hotel, Minneapolis, MN
I guess you can say I was seat 1B - and in seat 1C .......
As I sat doing my business (can I say that?) - the ladies in seats 1C and 1D were carrying on a conversation (for my male readers - us women do that). I recognized the voice.....
As we came out of our stalls:
"Bonnie!" - "Gail! - I thought that was your voice!"
Gail is a friend of mine originally from Rochester - now working in Washington DC. We were both in Minneapolis for an educational conference.
In my notes I wrote that Gail had met a lady I had talked to on a Baltimore to DC flight (Gail had been sharing my story with her and she recognized it!) - small world!
Location: 2nd floor ladies room, Hyatt Hotel, Minneapolis, MN
I guess you can say I was seat 1B - and in seat 1C .......
As I sat doing my business (can I say that?) - the ladies in seats 1C and 1D were carrying on a conversation (for my male readers - us women do that). I recognized the voice.....
As we came out of our stalls:
"Bonnie!" - "Gail! - I thought that was your voice!"
Gail is a friend of mine originally from Rochester - now working in Washington DC. We were both in Minneapolis for an educational conference.
In my notes I wrote that Gail had met a lady I had talked to on a Baltimore to DC flight (Gail had been sharing my story with her and she recognized it!) - small world!
Chapter 7 - Oncology 101
Seat 5B (oops forgot to note where I was going)
Jonathan - an oncologist is connected in several ways.
1st - he knows my oncologist (Duh - same city - small community)
2nd though is involved with the cancer center that my neighbor is going to start chemo in.
It's a new center - patient focused - windows to let in lots of light.
(months later I am happy to report that my neighbor loved the center and is recovering nicely from her bout with cancer)
Jonathan - an oncologist is connected in several ways.
1st - he knows my oncologist (Duh - same city - small community)
2nd though is involved with the cancer center that my neighbor is going to start chemo in.
It's a new center - patient focused - windows to let in lots of light.
(months later I am happy to report that my neighbor loved the center and is recovering nicely from her bout with cancer)
Chapter 6 - 3 generations
Jetblue - Rochester to NYC - the good ol' 6am flight - seat 7E
Sue - what a dynamic person.. lots of laughs! Here she was with 21 family members - 3 generations. Mom (or Grandma) was taking her 5 children (Sue being one) and their spouces and children on a cruise!
We talked about schools - public vs private and when I returned home I gave her info to a neighbor of mine that attends private schools (to get some insights)
Sue - what a dynamic person.. lots of laughs! Here she was with 21 family members - 3 generations. Mom (or Grandma) was taking her 5 children (Sue being one) and their spouces and children on a cruise!
We talked about schools - public vs private and when I returned home I gave her info to a neighbor of mine that attends private schools (to get some insights)
Atlanta to Rochester - Delta seat 10A
I'm really not much of a fan of the window seat anymore. I'm actually a bit afraid of heights! But this flight turned out to be quite enjoyable - window or not.
As I got on the flight I was starved and quickly consumed a Snickers bar I had just purchased. Well, Charles won't soon let me forget that! (weeks after our flight we got together and he reminded me how quickly the chocolate vanished!)
We shared lots of thoughts and ideas - he's big into lean manufacturing and I was just returning from presenting a grants workshop. (hence the next meeting we had to share more)
As I got on the flight I was starved and quickly consumed a Snickers bar I had just purchased. Well, Charles won't soon let me forget that! (weeks after our flight we got together and he reminded me how quickly the chocolate vanished!)
We shared lots of thoughts and ideas - he's big into lean manufacturing and I was just returning from presenting a grants workshop. (hence the next meeting we had to share more)
Back to College
A different way of going back to college here.
This lady shared that not long ago she got divorced (see the things we share easily with strangers) At the time - she had not worked in 10 years and realized she'd have to re-enter the workforce. So she did some deep thinking - and realized "I can clean!" So she ventured out to start her own cleaning company which today services the dorms at Rochester Institute of Technology and Monroe Community College.
This lady shared that not long ago she got divorced (see the things we share easily with strangers) At the time - she had not worked in 10 years and realized she'd have to re-enter the workforce. So she did some deep thinking - and realized "I can clean!" So she ventured out to start her own cleaning company which today services the dorms at Rochester Institute of Technology and Monroe Community College.
Oh the wonderful world of airports
How many of you thought the movie "Terminal" would take place all in one terminal? Not I... Before seeing the movie - I thought of all the terminals I've seen and assumed the movie would be someone trying to get somewhere (home, vacation, whatever) - and instead - the person ends up being flown about the country due to flight cancellations and delays. That's the movie I'm thinking of. So I've started doing some location shoots (actually just clicking a couple of pictures at every terminal I go to.)Can you guess which airport this is?
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Third one's a charm!
I knew I had to write a book after the third flight in which "the seat beside me" was the thrid time in a row that I had an immediate connection.
To back-up....
Flight One (for the purpose of this book) - 2nd leg of Boston to Baltimore to Rochester
I was in the window seat, and beside me a lovely young girl, Jamie (age 23??). We said a brief hello - and it wasn't until a good friend on mine Ken, came down teh aisle - giving me a hug and this girl a hug. Long story short.... he knew us both - and ends up she is the neice of my realtor! With my son's upcoming 21st birthday she gave me lots of good ideas!
Flight Two - JetBlue - JFK to Rochester - Seat 1C
As I boarded the plane - I was right in the first row. The gentleman in seat 1B looked up - and of course I remarked, "Bet you hoped this seat wasn't taken - sorry." Then noticed there was another lady in the window seat - so commented "Oh, a thorn between two roses!" Now if you know me - that's something I would say - in a playful manner. But of course as soon as I said it I thought - this guy doesn't even know me - great first impression....
But alas! He introduces himself - and lo and behold - he's my best girlfriend's boss! We had a lovely conversation on the 55 minute flight to Rochester.
Flight Three - JetBlue - Rochester to JFK - Seat 6B
Ever see anyone that you think you recognize but just cannot place them? Well - that was the case here. While waiting for the flight I noticed a lady I thought I knew. When I boarded - she looked up from stuffing her things under the seat and says - "Hi Bonnie!" - an of course - not remembering her name - I asked. "It's Staci." "Staci who? and how do I know you?", I continued. Turns out - she works in one of my old jobs - yes, we've talked on the phone, met at some happy hours etc. But truly did not know each other well....at least not until 55 minutes later when we landed! What a quick flight that turned out to be!
So....
as you can see - I just had to start a book (in my mind). Granted - all of these first 3 flights were connected to Rochester. But as time goes on - it's still amazes me the connections we all have (if we only talk!) Move over Kevin Bacon!!!
To back-up....
Flight One (for the purpose of this book) - 2nd leg of Boston to Baltimore to Rochester
I was in the window seat, and beside me a lovely young girl, Jamie (age 23??). We said a brief hello - and it wasn't until a good friend on mine Ken, came down teh aisle - giving me a hug and this girl a hug. Long story short.... he knew us both - and ends up she is the neice of my realtor! With my son's upcoming 21st birthday she gave me lots of good ideas!
Flight Two - JetBlue - JFK to Rochester - Seat 1C
As I boarded the plane - I was right in the first row. The gentleman in seat 1B looked up - and of course I remarked, "Bet you hoped this seat wasn't taken - sorry." Then noticed there was another lady in the window seat - so commented "Oh, a thorn between two roses!" Now if you know me - that's something I would say - in a playful manner. But of course as soon as I said it I thought - this guy doesn't even know me - great first impression....
But alas! He introduces himself - and lo and behold - he's my best girlfriend's boss! We had a lovely conversation on the 55 minute flight to Rochester.
Flight Three - JetBlue - Rochester to JFK - Seat 6B
Ever see anyone that you think you recognize but just cannot place them? Well - that was the case here. While waiting for the flight I noticed a lady I thought I knew. When I boarded - she looked up from stuffing her things under the seat and says - "Hi Bonnie!" - an of course - not remembering her name - I asked. "It's Staci." "Staci who? and how do I know you?", I continued. Turns out - she works in one of my old jobs - yes, we've talked on the phone, met at some happy hours etc. But truly did not know each other well....at least not until 55 minutes later when we landed! What a quick flight that turned out to be!
So....
as you can see - I just had to start a book (in my mind). Granted - all of these first 3 flights were connected to Rochester. But as time goes on - it's still amazes me the connections we all have (if we only talk!) Move over Kevin Bacon!!!
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