Traveling Over the Holidays
Sabrina: You look like you’re getting ready for Battle.
Ying: In a way, I am. I’m flying home next week to be with my family over the holidays and you know what Holiday travel is like.
Sabrina: I’ve flown during Peak travel season before, and now, I try to avoid it At all costs.
Ying: Well, I can’t this year, so I’m Arming myself for the experience. I Booked my Flights back in September and I have my Seat assignment. I’ll print out my Boarding passes before I head for the airport, and I’ll keep checking the Flight status to make sure the flight is on time.
Sabrina: I hope you don’t have any Tight connections.
Ying: I Change planes in Chicago, but I have two hours in between flights. I’m hoping that’ll be enough.
Sabrina: What’s in that huge bag?
Ying: Those are my supplies. If I get Snowed in or if my flight gets Cancelled, I’m ready to spend the night in the airport.
Sabrina: Wow, you really Thought this out. You’re ready for the Worst-case scenario.
Ying: Forewarned and forearmed. You won’t Catch me napping!
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