One year ago, I adventured on my first "Girls Trip" - which is sort of a half truth - as I embarked on a flight to Las Vegas solo to visit my high school "bestie" at her house.
Even with delays, a major lack of customer service, surprise "pat downs" because of the jewels on my shirt, I do love to travel.
I will say, however, my horrible experiences with Allegiant Air did actually restore my faith in good people as well. Meeting others in my ridiculous situation and being able to laugh together about an additional delay because a lavatory wasn't emptied during the 12 hours it sat at PIA (after our initial delays) led to bonding.
In a world when most people stare at their phones and avoid eye contact, the travel issues and overall hatred toward Allegiant provided reasons to interact and get to know each other. It was incredible.
I love random conversations, too. I enjoy being reminded that there are millions of people in the world - so many of them are amazingly interesting and cool.
Travel reminds me that while I think my challenges are large enough to consume me, I am just a speck on this huge planet. Taking any moment to escape the norm, explore cities, learn about other diverse people and the landscapes they know... that is what I love.
So, one year later, financial circumstances have shut down my ability to travel at this time. Never again via Allegiant, but I yearn to do it again... one day.
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