Ilha Formosa

I made it back to Ilha Formosa in one piece. Few things to share:

1 - Exit Row on International isn't as bad as it could have been. Helped not having anyone in the middle seat. I could stretch out, get up at free will - but I had no pocket in front of me to stash stuff (or leave cameras), and for some reason, people use the "open" space in front of me for calisthenics with about 2 hours left in the flight.
2 - I actually sleep a little easier in a window seat than an aisle seat. Also helps to have a new pillow thing that goes around your neck. They really aren't too bad.
3 - LAX is now my least favorite airport in the world. It was already on the top 5 list, but now it's at the top! I was rerouted through there with my delay, last time I let that happen.
4 - 14 hours is too long of a flight. It's longer to fly to Asia in the Winter, but faster in the Summer. Interesting....
5 - You don't get to claim milage for unused (but still paid for) plane tickets. It also took me about 5 minutes to explain that even though Sarah wasn't riding back, I still wanted to use her milage on my frequent flier program. I still think that should be possible and I will continue to investigate. That's a lot of milage to lose!!!
6 - Taiwan is back to "wet" but still not cold enough for a coat (for me at least).
7 - I really feel horrible the whole day upon arrival from the US. Might be easier if I didn't have the 4 airports/3 flights mess to deal with.... I know there will be a few people who would vote for us moving to San Fran or Seattle.
8 - The next time I see snow will be at the end of 2009 and I will probably be married by then and back in US for good. How scary is that? That is unless I go up into the mountains here like I want to....

My 550 Square Foot Apartment still feels small in case you were wondering. It will do for now. Over half way done over here - time really flies!!

A last minute Texas win. I will take another Big 12 win, but was hoping this one wouldn't have been that close.

Anyway - off to bed - enjoy your Tuesday.