Hotels

Why do hotels use flat sheets instead of fitted for the bottom sheet? I can never figure that out. The MINUTE you pull back the top sheet and light blanket to actually get into bed, the entire bottom sheet on the side you just turned down is now un-tucked and needs re-fixing.

Why are hotel rooms always too warm or too cool? And if it's too cool, why is your only option to pull up the heavy 'decorator' bedspread which will immediately make you too hot? Why are there no extra blankets in the dresser drawer or closet? I know the answer - 'cuz people will take them. But comfort is important. You can always 'charge' people for the blankets that go missing.

Why do hotels put desks where there's no electrical outlet? I had to use my laptop on the 'dresser' since that was the only place there was an easily accessible plug. That involved pulling over a big chair and leaning forward and down every time I used my laptop.

Why do trains look like they're moving even when they're not? At least from a far? Today, there was a massively long freight train - 5 engines - creeping along the tracks on steep mountains - right on the edge of disaster. This one WAS moving, incredibly slowly and carefully. I wished I could pull over and watch. But on the way there, many trains were seen that weren't moving, but it looked like they were. Mind tricks, I guess. I was moving - so they appeared to be moving.

These are just some of the things I wondered about as I headed back home this morning.

The dinner and award ceremony was great - good food, good friends - two of our own district being honored in the same year is really something special - good band, and slots nearby. AND The Nugget has a REAL Starbucks in the lobby - perfection in a casino, in my opinion. Plenty of penny and nickle slots to play on when you start to worry that you're losing too much (which I didn't). It was a great time - but it's always good to be home. J. did pretty much all of the 'honey, please do' list I left, which is FANTASTIC. He's the best!

Tomorrow is church and then errands, followed by working on some work projects I have to get done.

The weekend is already 1/2 over and for me, it feels like it just started. I'm exhausted. Need a weekend to recoup from my weekend. Typical.