Ok, so it doesn't seem like I'm always complaining...

My Amtrak train today was right on time. Makes the trip to the job site seem easy.

#WorkTravel

This is kind of fun if you like numbers.

Trip there: Gate 74
Trip back: Gate 47

Or spooky depending on how you look at it. 😜

#WorkTravel

While in Rome… #worktravel #niceevening

Me: Hey, so it looks like I can fly to Europe for 2 days for $3000, or 5 days for $1200. You want me to stay an extra few days and help the client or something?

Corporate: ONLY 2 DAYS OF LODGING IS AUTHORIZED.

Me: Okay…that's going to cost a lot more though…

Corporate: TRAVEL POLICY SAYS TWO DAYS. READ POLICY.

Me: Okay… will do.

Corporate: THIS TICKET IS TOO EXPENSIVE, HAVE YOU CONSIDERED OTHER TRAVEL OPTIONS?

Me: 🤦‍♂️

#travel #worktravel

San Diego again till Monday. #worktravel

Wow, after the last week I've definitely learned my stress response: cynicism and frustration at literally nothing lol. Just had too many people around me all at once I guess. Was still tons of fun but I start losing my positivity after about 3 days apparently.

#travel #worktravel

I’m packed. I’ve done the dishes, made up the bed in the spare room for my friend who will stay here while I’m gone…now I just have to remember all the last minute stuff, in 12 hours I’ll be in a taxi to the airport. My alarm is set for 3:30am. I’m nervous/excited right now, definitely going to sleep on the plane! #WorkTravel

Headed to #stl for work. Let’s go #2023. Last year I traveled over 54,000 miles. I hope this year is much less.

#travel #worktravel #okc

Hi. It’s me. I’m the problem. (This is me when traveling for work). #worktravel

Soaking up the beautiful summer’s day from the train on my way to Sydney for the 2023 Books Create strategy session. It’s warm in Sydney - right? #Libraries #OzLit #Train #XPT #workTravel

Canning Dam #Perth. #Worktravel #Qantas

I'm in Orlando for one more night. I could go to a Cirque show ($90), get dinner, do some shopping at Disney Springs.

OR I can acknowledge that I hit my limit at about 1:30 PM today for socializing and being "on", and spend the night packing and resting. I gave my talk today and at the end, Imposter Syndrome hit me like a freight train.

I will go down to the hotel bar for dinner tonight. But for the most part, this extrovert is DONE.

#extrovert #orlando #WorkTravel #DigitalNomad

Good morning from Seattle. Wheels up! #worktravel