The Flash Pass

Aaron and I went to San Antonio this past weekend to visit my mom and Marty. They were there for my mom's business vacation. She and my Uncle take their employees on a vacation of their choice, within reason. This year they chose San Antonio. Aaron and I drove up there Friday night after he got off work, and then came home Saturday night. Saturday was jammed packed ALL DAY with Fiesta Texas. It was awesome! We were literally there from the time they opened until close!

My Uncle did the coolest thing. After waiting in line for 45 minutes for our first ride of the day, he decided he didn't want to do that anymore so he went and bought us all "Flash Passes." He didn't buy us just any ole "Flash Pass," no that's just not how my family does things... he bought us the GOLD "Flash Pass." I am sure you are wondering what the difference is. Well, I will explain. A "FP" is a device that tells you what the wait time is on certain rides and you can reserve a "spot in line" only you don't have to actually wait in line. You can make your reservation and go eat then come back when it's your turn. Well, with a regular "FP" even though you reserve your "spot" you still have to "wait" the same amount of average time. For example, if you want to ride the new Goliath and the average wait time is 45 minutes and you reserve it at 4:00 you will be able to ride it at 4:45. The GOLD "FP" on the other hand means... NO WAIT TIME! You basically reserve it and you have about 10 minutes or so to make it to that ride. Yeah, that's right we didn't wait in line for a single ride the rest of the day. It was amazing! We rode the Goliath 2 times before people in line were even to the middle of the line. Now, I know what you are thinking... yeah I've seen those people and it makes me sooo mad! Let me tell you, I've done that exact same thing. I've done my fair share of glarring down the people with the stupid "FP." However, I now have a new respect for that neat, life-saving little gadget. Trust me, it is definitely not cheap. The people with the coveted "FP" pay an extra ticket, and then some. IF you have the money to spend... it's worth it. I probably won't ever experience that again... unless we win the lottery.

Also, while we were at Fiesta Texas I experienced a little something I like to call severe dehydration. Yeah that's right. I almost threw up before my 4th time to ride Goliath. I have never felt like that in my life. But, since my Uncle did buy me the amazing "FP" I felt incredibily obligated to suck it up... and continue to ride the Goliath (which was his favorite.) So, I heaved a few times over the railing (mind you, there was absolutely NOTHING in my system) and I got in some shade-- then it was off for another awesome ride. Goliath really was great! Then after my Uncle had to leave I chowed down on some BBQ and 2 of those roasted ears of corn! :) Then, my sickness carried over into Sunday. I felt pretty sick all day yesterday, and now I have a cold. But, life must go on.

This week is going to be a busy one. Today I have a "Pizza with the Pros" meeting for my organization, IABC-UH chapter, that I am the president of. Tomorrow, I have 2 tests. Wednesday, I have another meeting with the ex-president of IABC's Houston chapter. Thursday, I have to attend a mixer for the IABC Houston chapter. Then, Friday and throughout the weekend I have to work on a Women Studies' paper that is due next Tuesday and a "Take Home Test Paper" that is due next Wednesday. Ha, then start over next Monday with meetings.

Oh, and in the mix of my crazy life... I have to find a job! :)

Thanks for reading!

Lauren