Boarding and Ready to Go

There was the usual delay with the VIP patient taking their seats late. The coach seemed full down below and boarding was slower than usual since they only open a single door at the beginning. The schedule take off time was 1050, but we would be lucky to make it before 11. I decided to switch on my WiFi hotspot and surf the net.

Enough time to blog. Had plenty of last minute shopping done and managed to basically covered everybody. My Mum on the other hand would be flying off to Korea on Thursday evening right after I was scheduled to arrive earlier that morning. Looked like the first order of business would be to give her a visit.

So, enjoying the drinks now, and I would blogging from KLIA Express next InsyaAllah. More on the Atlanta trip here.

At the Airport

Arriving to the airport early was always a good idea. Especially with me trying to check the luggage straight through to KLIA without needing to check in again in London. I would still need to report at the MAS transit desk at Heathrow however to pick up my boarding pass. Minus the bags, that should be no hassle.

I got through the check in alright. The traffic getting in was also quite straight forward , and today happened to be the coldest day of my stay. The temperature in the morning was around 4 C!

The security was pretty tight. I had to go through the usual affair of being screened and X-rayed. Good thing I actually work a simple show which slipped easily. Everyone had to take their shoes off here.

So, the flight would be at 5.30, and I arrived at the airport well before 2.30. The wait was really boring since the airport terminal here did not offer much. Even the Tommy Hilfiger outlet here was pretty basic. Nothing I saw actually caught my fancy. I planned to get a nice shirt for my Dad actually. Might just have to force myself to do just that.

I had been at the lounge charging my phone for the last 45 minutes. Time to venture out then .....

More on the Atlanta trip here.

Jet Lag Setting In

I was fat asleep earlier as planned but was unfortunately woken up by a couple of phone calls from Malaysia.
So, for the past hour, I was wide awake. Looks like it is going to be a long day tomorrow .....

More on the Atlanta trip here.

In Atlanta

The day went on like a blur as soon as I reached Atlanta. I didn't get into any trouble at the Immigrations when I arrived. In fact, it was more straight forward than I expected also I got news that my old friend who I would be meeting tomorrow - Specky - was taken for extra questioning. He flew via Detroit though. He was already in Atlanta when he SMS me just now. No damage done.

As for me, I had a driver waiting for me at the airport, driving me straight to the hotel. It took 25 minutes in the middle of the afternoon. I checked myself in, took my conference badge and registered. I then hit the shower before taking a can to one of the malls.

Anita had given me strict instructions about what to get her. I went to the store as planned, but the item was not available. I had to order it to be picked up in a couple of days time. Payment sorted out, so off I went for some coffee.

The mall - Lenox Square - was about 6 miles from my hotel, a 20 minutes can ride in the heavy traffic. It was not too big, but it had an Apple Store and many designer boutiques. A comfortable space. I got two items - a Nexus 4 and an Ecco pair of shoes - which were not available back home.

I will blog more about the Nexus 4 and the mall after I have some rest. As for tonight, I will hit the shower again soon, order room service and off to bed. At least the day doesn't start until midday tomorrow as far as the conference was concerned.

More about this Atlanta trip here.

All Packed

So, I managed to reach home early after leaving the hospital just after 5. Arranged the discharges, sorted out the paperwork and handed over the patients. It was earlier than expected, giving me some time to chill, have dinner before leaving for KL Sentral after Maghrib.

The packing was sorted out since last night. I just needed to get my electronics and double check that I have all the documents in order. I will be on the plane for the next 24 hours. Getting really tired I was sure by the time I reached the Atlanta, I would be really tired. If I was jet lagged and unable to sleep, I would go straight to shopping .....

More about my Atlanta trip here.