THE TOP 10 THINGS TO DO WHILE KILLING TIME AT THE AIRPORT
BY DANI FAITH LEONARD
Eventually, it happens. You are hired to work on a project that is filming in another country. It's totally exciting and provides crazy stories of international mishaps and the usual funny setbacks of travel.
I am currently on my way to Madrid to work on a film. My flight was slightly delayed and the wait is killing me! The tourist next to me is wearing pink Bermuda shorts and a Hawaiian print button-down. Should I remind him that he is going to Spain and not Barbados?
Here are my TOP 10 THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU ARE KILLING TIME AT THE AIRPORT:
10. HIT UP THE FOOD COURT FOR AIRPORT CHINESE FOOD. It's so wrong, yet so right.
9. SCOPE OUT THE HOT MEN WAITING TO BOARD AND PLOT HOW TO GET A SEAT NEXT TO ONE.
8. GIVE THE PEOPLE SITTING AROUND YOU NAMES AND CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS. The man in the pink Bermuda shorts is Lars (one name only), early 40s, from Sweden traveling the world, professional dog groomer (retired).
7. LOOK FOR ALL OF THE BABIES ON BOARD AND TRY TO AVOID THEM AT ALL COSTS. This is a 7-hour flight. I intend to sleep.
6. LOOK FOR SUSPICIOUS PEOPLE WITH SUSPICIOUS PACKAGES, THEN REALIZE THAT EVERYBODY IS SUSPICIOUS AND HAS A SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE WITH THEM.
5. WONDER IF ANYONE WATCHES "WHAT NOT TO WEAR" AND WONDER, IF THEY DO, WHY THEY HAVEN'T LEARNED ANYTHING.
4. HIT UP THE BAR AND ENJOY SOME BEVERAGES. I hate drunk people on flights. But if you are drunk on the flight, the others are way less annoying.
3. HIT ON THE EMPLOYEE AT THE CHECK-IN COUNTER AND TRY TO GET BUMPED TO FIRST CLASS.
2. PEOPLE WATCH. I know it sounds simple, but people watching is like a sport. You can't stare too long - they might find out. Your timing needs to be impeccable. The airport is the most exciting place to people-watch.
1. WRITE STUPID TOP 10 LISTS FOR BIGVISIONEMPTYWALLET.COM.