Comments | rivlee: Planning Time

rivlee

Planning Time

Mar 24, 2011 18:50

I am planning, as in already bought my pass and am about to buy my train tickets, to AZ 2011. I will get to see Aspen and Holley again, I'll be back in Raleigh, which is good since I've pretty much decided to move back there at the early part of next year, and I get to take the train! (Look, I'm the daughter and grandchild of train engineers. The ( Read more... )

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aduial_peredhel March 24 2011, 23:17:09 UTC

My black cat keeps rolling in it too. Apparently he's somewhat allergic to it as he had a sneezing fit this morning.

And I'm starting to feel the pollen too. Had a sneezing attack this morning, my lower molars are starting to hurt, and I have this hive/eczema like spot on my neck. Yippee.

rivlee March 24 2011, 23:30:48 UTC

Yeah, Dusty gets kitty eczema during this time of year b/c of the pollen and the return of the fleas.

I think that storm last night just turned out a whole bunch of crap. But yesterday I had a horrible headache and today it's been very much all about the dry eyes and scratchy throat. Friggin' spring.

azure_raven March 25 2011, 03:07:35 UTC

We have no pollen here. Its still freezing and that makes me sad. :(
Can't wait to see you at AZ! Also, I too enjoy the train. I find taking the train to be a nice, peaceful experience. ^_^

rivlee March 25 2011, 13:46:49 UTC

But at least you get 4 seasons! Seriously, I will never get used to the fact CLT basically goes from Winter to Summer. It was 85 degrees the other day. And, like, that's not all of NC. It's just the little pocket of humidity CLT lies inside.

AZ shall be awesome. And yes, the train is such a nice, peaceful experience. I really do miss taking the train, and I know it sounds insane to some people that I want to take it, but it really is a nice ride.

azure_raven March 25 2011, 18:58:29 UTC

We have snow in our forecast. Snow. I almost cried when I read that. I just want to go outside and not have to wear three layers of clothing. I am just not a winter person. I prefer the hot weather. ^_^
The train really is a pleasant ride. you get to look out at the scenery, walk around, take liquids with you, etc. I enjoy riding the train so much more than flying. I find it rather relaxing. :)

rivlee March 25 2011, 20:09:40 UTC

I've seen the snow forecasts and been all, "Mother Nature's really funny." I mean, we basically have a state between us, since CLT so far South, but we had the A/C on yesterday. And it was in the low-30s in Raleigh.

I can't stand hot weather, but I love the Fall.

I always end up taking naps on the amtrak trains. It's such a smooth ride, comfortable seats, you never feel too packed. You have a sort of freedom. I love seeing the little parts of cities and towns you don't get to see while in a car or flying.

red_ajah March 25 2011, 05:59:41 UTC

Raleigh! You're staying in NC then? :D I'm sure your mom is happy at least you're in the same state.

Uuughhh, I was supposed to go to Megacon this year but :( *sigh* And Stan the Man and Jonathan Frakes was supposed to be there. Oh brokeness ~_~

rivlee March 25 2011, 13:50:01 UTC

Yeah, Raleigh just seems the most cost-effective place, the job I have now also has a ton of stores in Raleigh, so I can transfer if need be, and I just HATE living in CLT. (Mom is, indeed, happy that I'll still be in NC).

I feel you on the brokeness. I just had to make a commitment to AZ now so I would force myself to save up. The bage and the train tickets are going on the dreaded credit cards. I am hoping that my incentive profit-sharing check from work comes in before Con Time. Luckily, not being into many (read near on none) anime/manga series right now means I am unlikely to drop a ton of money in the Dealer's Room.

ahria March 25 2011, 18:44:19 UTC

Ooh, that all sounds fun.

You know... this is going to sound bitchy, but... I don't "request" time off. I give my job the courtesy of informing them that I won't be there on certain days. So, tell them to stuff it if they give you trouble. ;)

rivlee March 25 2011, 20:11:17 UTC

It's a ton of fun. AZ was the first anime con I went to, and I've attended it the most out of any others.

Well, I work at a 24-hrs-always-busy grocery store, so the managers don't like anyone taking off around Holidays. It's not even allowed during Thanksgiving and/or Christmas, but I think 2 months worth of notice will make it okay.