Thursday, October 07, 2010
Key Learnings
Some things I forgot to mention about my big Decatur trip, which was clearly the most exciting thing that has ever happened to anyone:
1. The Fairfield Inn by Mariott was amazing. It was one of those hotels where the sink is in your living room and the closet is just a bar with hangers sitting out in the middle of the room. Also it had the hangers with the tiny hooks because hanger theft is apparently a huge issue. Oh, and an old-school tube TV. It was nice to see Tyra looking all fuzzy again.
2. Free continental breakfast buffets are a truly frightening display of humanity. It's so strange to see people clawing at each other for a shot at a free "fun size" pack of Frosted Flakes. If I threw a dollar on the floor, people probably wouldn't draw blood for it, but offer its retail value in cranberry juice, and it's on.
3. Cheddar's remains a pretty fantastic value. I had queso dip, a bowl of baked potato soup, and half a club sandwich for like $12. No word yet on whether the angioplasty is included.
4. Rest stops are terrifying, especially when packed with old people heading to an Illini game. And they don't take kindly to your explanation that you tend to "shy up" when forced to share cubic centimeters with others as you attempt to pee.
5. The drive to and from Champaign is the most terrible thing ever known to man. Construction everywhere. And nothing to look at for miles, except for the random adult bookstore in the abandoned Wendy's.
Some things I forgot to mention about my big Decatur trip, which was clearly the most exciting thing that has ever happened to anyone:
1. The Fairfield Inn by Mariott was amazing. It was one of those hotels where the sink is in your living room and the closet is just a bar with hangers sitting out in the middle of the room. Also it had the hangers with the tiny hooks because hanger theft is apparently a huge issue. Oh, and an old-school tube TV. It was nice to see Tyra looking all fuzzy again.
2. Free continental breakfast buffets are a truly frightening display of humanity. It's so strange to see people clawing at each other for a shot at a free "fun size" pack of Frosted Flakes. If I threw a dollar on the floor, people probably wouldn't draw blood for it, but offer its retail value in cranberry juice, and it's on.
3. Cheddar's remains a pretty fantastic value. I had queso dip, a bowl of baked potato soup, and half a club sandwich for like $12. No word yet on whether the angioplasty is included.
4. Rest stops are terrifying, especially when packed with old people heading to an Illini game. And they don't take kindly to your explanation that you tend to "shy up" when forced to share cubic centimeters with others as you attempt to pee.
5. The drive to and from Champaign is the most terrible thing ever known to man. Construction everywhere. And nothing to look at for miles, except for the random adult bookstore in the abandoned Wendy's.
