Running thru life.... Airfrance Rocks

Joe and I travel a decent amount. 

Half of our travels are in the states while the other half is international. 

While we hate the long internatal trips- we love flying international. 

On our trip to Greece we had a very pleasent experience with British Airways and I swore "from now on we are flying British Airways."

When I went to book the tickets for London, the price to fly AIRFRANCE was tremendously cheaper, so I took a chance. 

Boy was I happy. 

Now I will not fly internationally unless it is AirFrance.
=0)

We boarded the plane which was the biggest plane I have ever seen- double decker. 

In our seats were a blacket, and pillow. 

You sit down and then you see it....

Unlimited movies, games, music.

So much fun. 

Right before take off the flight attendants came around and handed out this nice little packet which has a eye pillow, a napkin to wash your face and ear phones. 
It is like they know me!!!

I kept them and plan on using them when we travel. 

After take off you are served a apertif which I had champagne and Joe had Pastis which is a french liquoir.  Followed by a wonderful meal, followed by a digestive of Cognac.
I of course had more champagne! 

Seriouslly, the booze just kept coming. 

I can only imagine what 1st class is like!

Furthermore, all the flight attendants were nice and very accommodating.
And they say Cheers to everything. 
Totally love it- I am say Cheer more often now. 

Our baggage arrived with us.
Our flights were on time for the most part. 

I have nothing but good things to say for AIRFRANCE!!!

Running thru life.... Traveling Smart!

We are back from London and what a trip!

Since we left the day after Christmas, I knew that I was going to have to pack smart.  

Christmas Eve was at my parents followed by Christmas Day at the Heckers.

We got home and unloaded all our goodies and went to bed by 11pm.  

CRAZY DAY.

The next morning we woke to play with Clemson and finish items up before heading off to the airport!

This trip I packed the lightest I have ever back to a point that I had less stuff than my husband.  My husband will argue this is due to the fact that I am smaller- but still.  We went for 7 days and I used almost everything I packed!

I packed 1 medium suitcase and my Vera Bradley bag.

In my suitcase was the following:

7 pairs of underwear (used all)

6 pairs of socks (used 4)

2 bras (used all)

1 set of PJs (used all)

1 undershirt  (used)

5 sweaters (used all)

1 additional pairs of jeans (did not use)

1 set of leggings (used)

1 sweater dress (used)

2 dressy dresses  (used 1)

1 set of flats (used)

1 set of heels (used)

1 shell to my Northface that has a hood (used ALOT!)

I wore on the plane a pair of jeans, boots, sweater, with Northface Fleece.

In my Vera Bradley I pack everything else that I would need while we were traveling.

I truely love my Vera Bradley bag because it is light, and has so many pockets for me to place stuff.

This is what was placed in the bag

1 very small umbrella (used)

1 small bag of electronics like power cords.  I placed them in a clique small bag that I had recieved for free.  (Used)

1 container that contained sleeping pills,  Tylenol, Excedrin, and vitamins. (used)

1 small pack of tissues (used completely)

1 collapsable water bottle (used)

1 pack of Nuun tablets (used)

1 leather case with all travel information and passports (used)

This case was given to us by our travel agent for our Greece Trip.  I totally love it that I can keep everything in one place. 

3 magazines (used)

1 ipad (used)

1 set of hat/gloves

The only thing I did not use from the trip was an extra dress and the other pair of jeans I packed.  

Joe packed our toiletry bag in his bag which again I packed with everything disposable so it made it super easy.  

All and All it was very good packing.  

I had one medium size suitcase and my Vera Bradley bag while Joe had 1 big suitcase and his camera bag.  

Up next... AIRFRANCE ROCKS!

Running thru life... 2012 GOALS!

2012 has come!
Which means it is time for me to sit down and make some goals for myself for the upcoming year. 
So here they are...

New Year 2012 Goals

1)     Embrace a healthier lifestyle

a.      Eliminate sweets

b.     Limit to 1 alcohol drink a week

c.      Increase vegetables and fruits

d.     Decrease carbs and increase protein

e.      Continue to take multivitamin and calcium supplements

f.      Lose 5 pounds. 

2)     Exercise more

a.      Participate either in a Marathon or a Tri

b.     Make time for exercise at least 4 times a week

c.      Try to incorporate stretching and yoga into running routine.

3)     Broaden my cooking

a.      Attempt 1 new recipe ever 2 weeks. 

b.     Update recipe book

4)     Broaden my knowledge

a.      Read at least 3 books a month- trying to pick 1 fiction, 1 non-fiction, and 1 medical.

b.     Keep a spread sheet of books you have read

5)     Spend more time with others

a.      Keep date night regularly with hubby

b.     See friends and family as much as possible

6)     Be financially smart

a.      You the want vs need system to help eliminate unnecessary purchases

b.     Decreasing eating out

c.      Use gift cards

d.     Put X amount to savings each month

e.   Put X amount away each quarter into investment account  

7)     Travel

a.      ENJOY LIFE!!!!!

While some of these may seem silly or maybe not necessary to write down.  I am a firm believer in writing them down because they will be sitting on my fridge every day looking at me in the face and on my ipad.

What are your goal for 2012?