If you don’t bend you break

We’re headed to the UK! Left home at noon, smooth sailing through XNA and to Chicago. Got sent to the American Airlines Flagship Lounge at ORD (that was my first time, and it’s way better than the regular lounge) but only had 20 mins there. Got a notification our flight was boarding, came to the gate, business class was boarding. Great! Then people were getting off the plane…. Whaaaat? They said it’s an air traffic control issue and hopefully it won’t be long. Before she could turn off the microphone she said, “Ok! Time to board. 😂” A woman standing beside me had the best attitude and just looked at me and said, “If you don’t bend you break!” Yes, ma’am. Love that attitude. So here we go - boarding the plane.

Also, here’s a link to Bub’s game that starts at 9 am Central tomorrow. https://m.youtube.com/live/2LOfHUUZWC0?feature=share&fbclid=Iwc3NjcANo10lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHrXr3riUME8vFLeJ3VVk0R10kQRlScqu_E7Lgt2TOLHUkcmxJefPDwSpH7FB_aem_f8-1dbWAE9DODli9CWCD4A

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