In 2007 while on sabbatical I flew enough to gain special status. This was especially appreciated the following spring. Nora flew to NYC for her semester there with 2 checked bags. Then the airlines changed their baggage policy. Roger and I met her there to see her art show and help her move home. As a preferred flyer I was able to check her luggage for free.
Since then I have not flown enough to maintain that status. However this year I gained gold status at Starbucks. They sent me a gold card with my name on it because I bought so many cups of hot chocolate.
I am thrilled by such special attention. Great marketing.
Recently I detoxed my system and discovered that hot chocolate gives me headaches. You can't imagine how much I depend on this comforting drink during the long dreary days of winter.
I am so grateful for how energetic I have felt lately, that has to outweigh the savoring of a drink that leaves me aching the next morning. But o what a loss! My Starbucks gold status has already been assured for another year, but alas, after that, I think it will fall by the way of airline privileges. At least I hope so.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
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