I'm torn and I need advice (not super serious)

sgtinvincible

Ok...

So I am off to see Manda in Odessa on Monday and my flight is at 6am. I have to be at the airport 45 minutes before to check my bag, go through security etc.

My dilemma is this....

I am flyign out of Charlotte which is about a two hour drive from my hometown. If I was to stay here and drive through to the airport, it would require that I get off work at 8, get in bed by 9 or 10 (probably lay there for an hour or two before falling asleep, night person here) and have to be up by 2 or 2:30 to make it to the airport by 5am (barring anything bad happening)

Or

Do I just get a $75.00 dollar room in charlotte for the night, drive down after I get off work, be able to get in bed by 11:00 or so, and be up by 4 or 4:30 to make my flight?

I mean, I know it seems obvious what I should do, but $75.00 is a decent amount of money considering I won't even be checked in but for 5 hours or 6 hours. I mean, I'm certain I can power though it and sleep on the flight, but I don't want to get to El Paso and feel completely crappy.

*sigh*

So...what do I do?

sgtinvincible

Ok...

So I am off to see Manda in Odessa on Monday and my flight is at 6am. I have to be at the airport 45 minutes before to check my bag, go through security etc.

My dilemma is this....

I am flyign out of Charlotte which is about a two hour drive from my hometown. If I was to stay here and drive through to the airport, it would require that I get off work at 8, get in bed by 9 or 10 (probably lay there for an hour or two before falling asleep, night person here) and have to be up by 2 or 2:30 to make it to the airport by 5am (barring anything bad happening)

Or

Do I just get a $75.00 dollar room in charlotte for the night, drive down after I get off work, be able to get in bed by 11:00 or so, and be up by 4 or 4:30 to make my flight?

I mean, I know it seems obvious what I should do, but $75.00 is a decent amount of money considering I won't even be checked in but for 5 hours or 6 hours. I mean, I'm certain I can power though it and sleep on the flight, but I don't want to get to El Paso and feel completely crappy.

*sigh*

So...what do I do?

GravyGurl

Knowing the luck I have myself... I would spend the night as close as possible to avoid any other issues that could get in my way of catching my flight. I wouldn't sleep the night before as it was, but if I had additional worries like that... I wouldn't get any sleep at all :laugh: Been there, done that, don't have the t-shirt anymore, but learned some good lessons. Don't get there any more tired out then U have too. :flowerforyou:

greysweatshirt

Would it be possible to just drive to the airport and stay there, since you probably won't be sleeping much anyway!? You could always sleep on the flight. Just a thought.

FatDancer

Hi Buddy! Have a great visit!

I'm into comfort...I would opt for the hotel room close to the airport so you'll be fresh.

Katy009

I would just sleep at home.....I doubt you will get much sleep anyway no matter where you are the night before. You'll be up and ready to go long before you need to.

Just caught up on this visit..............good luck you guys. I met my hubby on the internet. :flowerforyou:

KrisKabob

You probably would have said it, but do you know anyone in Charlotte that would let you crash at their place for the night???

plantlady99

Stay over night. Have a nice trip.


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GinaB30

I would just sleep at home.....I doubt you will get much sleep anyway no matter where you are the night before. You'll be up and ready to go long before you need to.

Just caught up on this visit..............good luck you guys. I met my hubby on the internet. :flowerforyou:

I agree with this =o)
AND I met my hubby on the internet too! No pressure!! haha!

kerrilucko

I would just sleep at home.....I doubt you will get much sleep anyway no matter where you are the night before. You'll be up and ready to go long before you need to.

Just caught up on this visit..............good luck you guys. I met my hubby on the internet. :flowerforyou:

I agree with this =o)
AND I met my hubby on the internet too! No pressure!! haha!

I met my fiance on the internet. But we didnt have to travel, we went to the same university when we met.... still counts ?

GinaB30

I would just sleep at home.....I doubt you will get much sleep anyway no matter where you are the night before. You'll be up and ready to go long before you need to.

Just caught up on this visit..............good luck you guys. I met my hubby on the internet. :flowerforyou:

I agree with this =o)
AND I met my hubby on the internet too! No pressure!! haha!

I met my fiance on the internet. But we didnt have to travel, we went to the same university when we met.... still counts ?

Of course! lol
Jamie and I met in the same city after FIRST meeting online...=o)
We agreed to meet for coffee.....=o)

greysweatshirt

I met my partner online as well! I think that it's becoming more common for sure!

sgtinvincible

Well, I have to admit, I was skeptical about meeting someone online. I have never really had a problem meeting anyone in person, so the prospect of dating someone who lives half a country away seemed slightly foolish.

Then *bam* it happened.

It has been an amazing romance so far. I look very forward to taking the next step. She's a beautiful amazing person, and I feel completely blessed to have met her.

It does indeed seem to be much more normal to meet people online these days. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. We are a digitally connected generation of people, we are in instant communication, no information is beyond our 'google-fu' and the world has become much much smaller because of it. I guess it's only natural that we broaden the pool of possible mates as well.

So, sorry girls of Boone NC. My heart has been won over by a girl from Texas. Vitamin-J is off the market....

I hear the internet is a great place to meet people though....

sculley

Well, I have to admit, I was skeptical about meeting someone online. I have never really had a problem meeting anyone in person, so the prospect of dating someone who lives half a country away seemed slightly foolish.

Then *bam* it happened.

It has been an amazing romance so far. I look very forward to taking the next step. She's a beautiful amazing person, and I feel completely blessed to have met her.

It does indeed seem to be much more normal to meet people online these days. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. We are a digitally connected generation of people, we are in instant communication, no information is beyond our 'google-fu' and the world has become much much smaller because of it. I guess it's only natural that we broaden the pool of possible mates as well.

So, sorry girls of Boone NC. My heart has been won over by a girl from Texas. Vitamin-J is off the market....

I hear the internet is a great place to meet people though....

I would stay in the airport cause if you were me I wouldn't be able to get any sleep being so excited
i can only imagine how excited you guys both are..... I found my first love again online after 8 years of trying to find him...we talk almost everyday online now and cam but he is stationed in japan so thank god for technology don't know what will come of us but I am enjoying it right now. We're not dating or anything just taking it slow.

to the both of you!

shkaki

personally, i'd rather try to sleep in my own bed for a few hours, drive to the airport at 2:30am and get there and then I'd be sleepy on the plane so i could nap on my way. that is what i would do, i just do better sleeping in my own bed rather than a hotel!!

plantlady99

Well, I have to admit, I was skeptical about meeting someone online. I have never really had a problem meeting anyone in person, so the prospect of dating someone who lives half a country away seemed slightly foolish.

Then *bam* it happened.

It has been an amazing romance so far. I look very forward to taking the next step. She's a beautiful amazing person, and I feel completely blessed to have met her.

It does indeed seem to be much more normal to meet people online these days. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. We are a digitally connected generation of people, we are in instant communication, no information is beyond our 'google-fu' and the world has become much much smaller because of it. I guess it's only natural that we broaden the pool of possible mates as well.

So, sorry girls of Boone NC. My heart has been won over by a girl from Texas. Vitamin-J is off the market....

I hear the internet is a great place to meet people though....

My niece met her husband on the internet. They now have 1 boy 6 and twin girls 3 and they love each other very much.



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dhayes

You only get one chance to meet someone in person for the first time. Why be rushed throughout the day?
1. Take the day off.
2. Spend the $75 on a nice gift.
3. Get in a workout to relax.
4. Have a nice meal.
5. Stay at home go to bed early.
6. Wake up go to airport.
7. Arrive to meet your sweety refreshed and ready for the day.

Good luck and have a great time.:drinker:

GTOgirl1969

Good luck and have fun!
If I were in your shoes, I'd be too excited and nervous to worry about sleeping.
As a couple of other posters have said, why not just catch a nap on the plane?

I hope it works out for the two of you. Keep us posted!:flowerforyou:

Lavendersunday

Hello Sg....

My 2 cents is to follow your gut...that instinct is there for a reason.

WIshing you a wonderful trip :happy:

~Namaste :flowerforyou:

KrisKabob

My parents met online Jan. 2002, they met in Feb, were engaged by July, then married in Sept 2002... they have now been married almost 6 yrs. My Mom was single from the time I was 9 months old until I was 20!!! And now... finally... I've never seen her happier! It's so amazing how things work out these days!

Here's wishing the two of you a great week next week!! I know it won't be hard to have a great time with your new love! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Kris

mello

you'll be too excited to sleep, and when you do finally get to your destination, you'll be so psyched that you won't be tired.

Starlightdusk

Why don't you try and find a cheeper hotel that is not as close to the airport? I know that because race week is over the hotels by the racetrack will have lowered their prices again. You would still have a 20ish minute drive to the airport but you would it would be a compromise on the price of the hotel and the amount you would have to drive at once.
Or you can do a search at Hotels.com, I just did one and they have hotels under 50$ near the airport

mello

you'll be too excited to sleep, and when you do finally get to your destination, you'll be so psyched that you won't be tired.

Manda86

Well, you're gonna have the time on the plane to sleep, and a few hours on our way back to Odessa- it's up to you, though, honey- I don't want you to be worn out (just yet.. SORRY :blushing: , gotta rep my Gutter Gang!!).


Manda

CyclingDiva

You are going to be on such a high when you get there it won't matter how much sleep you get. :bigsmile:
You probably won't notice your sleep deprived until you are on your way home!
Every time I fly I get an amazing rush knowing I'm going somewhere new and fun!
I think in your situation, if all goes well and the connection is just as strong in person....well
I think your going to be alright!
Have fun!!!
Kel~

Katy009

Well, I have to admit, I was skeptical about meeting someone online. I have never really had a problem meeting anyone in person, so the prospect of dating someone who lives half a country away seemed slightly foolish.

Then *bam* it happened.

It has been an amazing romance so far. I look very forward to taking the next step. She's a beautiful amazing person, and I feel completely blessed to have met her.

It does indeed seem to be much more normal to meet people online these days. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. We are a digitally connected generation of people, we are in instant communication, no information is beyond our 'google-fu' and the world has become much much smaller because of it. I guess it's only natural that we broaden the pool of possible mates as well.

So, sorry girls of Boone NC. My heart has been won over by a girl from Texas. Vitamin-J is off the market....

I hear the internet is a great place to meet people though....

Hey....1/2 a country away is nothing! My husband was in Italy who I went to visit, then he moved to the US to be with me, and after my daughter was born we came back to Italy.

You just never know where life will take you and that's what makes it so great.

Again, best of luck to you both!

Healthier_Me

My Manda Panda jumped right in... That's right girl!
Get as much rest as you can "Vitamin J"
I have a feeling you will not be getting all that much once you get there.

Have a safe flight sweetness!

~Jo Jo:flowerforyou:

sgtinvincible

My Manda Panda jumped right in... That's right girl!
Get as much rest as you can "Vitamin J"
I have a feeling you will not be getting all that much once you get there.

Have a safe flight sweetness!

~Jo Jo:flowerforyou:

:bigsmile:

Manda86

Well, I have to admit, I was skeptical about meeting someone online. I have never really had a problem meeting anyone in person, so the prospect of dating someone who lives half a country away seemed slightly foolish.

Then *bam* it happened.

It has been an amazing romance so far. I look very forward to taking the next step. She's a beautiful amazing person, and I feel completely blessed to have met her.

It does indeed seem to be much more normal to meet people online these days. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. We are a digitally connected generation of people, we are in instant communication, no information is beyond our 'google-fu' and the world has become much much smaller because of it. I guess it's only natural that we broaden the pool of possible mates as well.

So, sorry girls of Boone NC. My heart has been won over by a girl from Texas. Vitamin-J is off the market....

I hear the internet is a great place to meet people though....

TOTALLY missed this part on my PDA (*stoopid phone*)...

let me just respond in turn-

I'm the luckiest girl in the world... not everyone gets to meet their soulmate, and I'm really looking forward to seeing mine on Monday - it just took not looking to find him. :smooched:

Manda

(ALSO completely smitten and off the market)

Gorgeous

75$ jer!
get your sleep on
your gunna be busy with amanda having fun!!!
so get extra sleep!

shorerider

Drive down and either get hotel or sleep in airport--don't want to be caught in Charlotte morning traffic!

BTW, my niece met her husband on the internet, and they've been married about 10 years now!