September 22, 2003
OBSERVATIONS FROM THE WEEKEND AND BEYOND
Cost of Business Travel: Iíll be traveling to New York this week for work. Itíll be a quick tripÖ in on Tuesday, back in Indianapolis late-Wednesday evening. Two things surprised me about this trip, both related to the cost of business travel. First, I booked my flight just six days prior to departure. As a result, I fully expected the cost to be somewhere between $650.00 and $1,100.00. But much to my surprise and to my companyís delight, Iím quite sure, I was able to locate and book a flight that cost just $241.00. Not a bad deal, huh? I bet my company wishes it could say the same about the hotel. One nightís stay at a midtown Manhattan hotelÖ $259.00. Thatís right; the airfare turned out to be $18.00 less than the one nightís hotel stay. What in the world?
Friends Rock: I am so lucky! Thank you, to all of my friends and family, for making me feel so special, appreciated, and wanted. Your written words, tangible gifts, and spoken sentiments made for one of the best birthdays ever.
2003 Emmy Awards: Iím usually not one for television award shows but last nightís Emmy Awards on Fox were super funny and entertaining. Did you happen to watch? I was struck by the authenticity of both the presenters and award winners. Actor after actor shared how much they truly love going to work each and every day because of the simple fact they get to do something they love so much. Made me think about how much I'll miss John Ritter, because he's the type of guy who looked he was always having fun. One award winner, Steven Schacter, director and co-writer of Door to Door staring William H. Macey (which won the Emmy for Outstanding Made For Television Movie) was so excited that he walked up to the stage, thanked everyone for the award, and then walked back off the stage without even collecting his Emmy trophy. And it was really cool to see John Stewart and the troupe of writers from The Daily Show receive the recognition they so justly deserve.
Radio Disney: I kid you not (no pun intended)Ö Disney has launched its own nationwide radio station. Here in Indianapolis, Disney Radio is available on 98.3 FM.
Happy Birthday Aubri and Angela: Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dearest Aubri and Angela, happy birthday to you. (Be glad that this blog isn't configured for audio :-) Happy Birthday Ladies. You both hold a very special place in my heart.
Posted by Mikal at September 22, 2003 6:07 AM
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I'm not sure how you scored your hotel...but I'm thinking you should have tried a little harder. I was able to get a rate, at a decent hotel on the Upper Westside, for $89/night during a summer weekend. Did you try Hotels.com or Priceline.com? As your ex-Operations Coordinator, I don't approve of your excessive spending on your hotel, sir.
That said, I hope you have a great, productive and safe trip.
Your friends do rock, but think about how much you've touched our lives and you will realize how much you rock.
Emmys: I saw some highlights of some guys kissing...and I nearly pissed myself. I also happened to walk into someone's aparment as Connan O'Brien was going on stage, and his bit looked funny, although the volume was very low and I caught nothing but someone telling him to get off stage.
Radio Disney: Welcome to FL/Southern CA.
Happy Birthday to Aubri & Angela.
