We have all been there … You need to get to the airport early to check in for your flight and when you get there the line is out of the door with various problems: overweight bags, someone forgot their id, boarding pass will not print, and, of course, that one person who has to move to the front of the line, panicked, sweating, and clumsy because their flight takes off before your flight. Yikes! Yet, you make it. Now, you have to get through security and you have to take off your shoes, scarf, sweatshirt, watch, change, take your laptop (AND battery!), The plastic bag with your liquid items, and oh no, you remember that you wearing a underwire bra. Ugh!
You make it on the jetway and as you are dreaming of getting into your seat, putting on your neck pillow, taking out your book, and having a glass of wine, someone stops telling you that you have to check your carryon. So now, you have to take your laptop and other electronic devices while there is a line of people behind you because you do not trust leaving your expensive belongings in a unlocked suitcase. Wait, was your book in that carryon? What about your neck pillow? “Just take it, fine !!”
You reach your destination and all you want to do is get your bag and have a shower. The belt starts rumbling and the first black suitcase comes out … one minute later, the next two black suitcases come out … then a neon orange duffle bag and a suitcase wrapped in 10 layers of plastic and tape. Then it happens, one-hundred black suitcases start pouring out onto the belt. WHICH ONE IS YOURS? Let us give you a little advice. We think this list will help you save time and stress on your next trip!
It’s so easy, just a couple of clicks. And if you only have a carryon and get the boarding pass on your phone, you LITERALLY walk straight to security. If you are not that fancy then go to the machine and print your boarding pass. Just check in.
Loading the coffee before going to the airport can make you nervous (even when you say that the caffeine does not affect you), impatient, and foggy. So if something comes up, you can be calm and clear to make the best of it and see that it may not be as serious as you thought.
The ‘success’ in this statement means getting through security with ease.
Place a little ribbon, tag or sticker on your suitcase to make it stand out from the rest; especially if you carry a dark luggage like 95% of travelers do. The weirder and brighter the tag, the faster you get out of that airport!
Do not just stand there and wait in line. Get on the phone while you’re waiting in line! Call the airline. Most likely they can get you on another flight quicker and you will not have to deal with travelers stressing out all around you or with gate agents possibly acting annoyed and responding abruptly. Who needs that before a long business flight?
Enjoy your flight …
We all know the feeling of coming home after a long business trip and finding your plants looking dry, sad, and in desperate need of hydration. It’s like you left a living creature at home, by itself, to fend for itself! Well, don’t worry, we have a list of some of the best and easiest plants to have at home, indoors, that will still be happy when you come home. Who needs a pet when you have happy plants to come home to!
Most succulents, not all, but most need little attention to look and feel beautiful. They are green and full of plump watery leaves. They require bright light, so keep your curtains open. They also need minimal watering. Keep them in a pot with drainage holes at the bottom. When their soil dries, water them thoroughly and let the soil completely dry between the next watering. Sometimes they can wait a month before their next drink of water! (especially in the winter) If you over water them, they get too soft and die. So even if you are gone a little longer than usual, it is better to have them dry then super watered.
Benefits:
They help you breathe better
They have a “Zen” quality to help you relax
10% of the moisture in your home comes from plants.
BONUS
Aloe is a succulent that can be used in many ways
A snake plant is visually cool. Tall thin green leaves with some yellow edges. One variety is also called “the mother-in-laws tongue”. How funny is that? It can survive in many lighting conditions (even a dim corner) but prefer indirect light and they don’t need loads of water.
Benefits:
They absorb carbon monoxide
They battle formaldehyde
Spider plants are famous for being impossible to kill…unless you water them too much. This is the #1 cause of death among these plants. Their long, thin, grass-like leaves grow full and gorgeous like hair! They love indirect light and humidity. If you have a bathroom with a window, then you can take a hot steamy shower with them too. This plant is always up for some fun.
Benefits:
They battle formaldehyde
They are non-toxic to pets
Bonus Advice:
Brown tips on the leaves is a great indicator that the water is too harsh with minerals. Try using distilled or purified water. And trim the brown tips off!
This plant is intriguing to look at and can add texture to your home. They look great in colorful pots and their green is vibrant and their patterns are divine. They require the soil to be dry between watering but can definitely hold their own if you forget because they hold water in their leaves.
Benefits:
Viewed as LUCKY in Brazil
Purifies the air in your home
Our favorite bromeliad is the Aechmea. Its leaves are GORGEOUS! They have a beautiful pink flower in the middle that eventually dies, but that is ok because it grows back. These plants can withstand a drought. In low humidity, they can last 1-2 months without water and need bright light but not direct sunlight. They make you happy and live to make you smile.
Benefits:
They are so beautiful that you won’t be able to think about anything else that is bothering you
These are just a few to keep in mind while you have the need to beautify your home with plants but also don’t want the responsibly of them dying. They need such minimal care that you will feel great about yourself for keeping them alive! We see that as a Win- Win.
Do you often feel extremely sleepy and yearning to be in your hotel bed at 2 pm during an important business trip in Beijing? Jet Lag can be tough to beat, especially if you can’t sleep on airplanes.
First of all, let’s understand what is to blame: your circadian rhythm. So next time you want to blame the flight or the coffee, take a second and blame Mr. Rhythm. Fortunately, there are still some things you can do to help balance this annoying guy.
We have some advice from our experiences as travelers of the world.
Rise and Shine
During the Day
At Night
