In the words of the immortal Willie Nelson, I am on the road again. Except not on the road. I’m in the air.
Y’all aren’t going to believe this, but I woke up this morning at 5:10 a.m. so that I could catch a 7:00 a.m. flight to Atlanta. I can’t remember the last time I had hot rollers in my hair at 5:20 in the morning and here’s hoping it doesn’t become a regular occurrence because, dang, I am tired.
Not to mention the fact that I think I put some of them in the wrong way due to the tiredness and I am having issues with some wayward curls.
Anyway, I’m heading to Atlanta, specifically Woodstock Baptist Church, for the live recording of Travis Cottrell’s worship CD. I have no idea when I became so jet-setty, but I’m just glad I run no risk of getting a speeding ticket during this trip.
I’ve been so excited since I found out a week ago that I was going to be able to be there for all the big fun and excitement, but therein lies my big problem. Ever since I was a wee child I have not been able to handle knowing anything in advance because it causes me to not sleep for all the anticipation.
Add to that fact a fear of not hearing the alarm go off at 5:10 a.m. and you have got yourself a recipe for a sleepless night. Especially when you have a husband who keeps you awake with his snoring until you banish him to the guest room at 2:43 a.m.
So I don’t really feel as impossibly fresh as I’d like but I’m hoping to catch a quick nap before all the festivities tonight.
In the meantime, here are a few things I’ve already observed on my trip.
1. Flying at 7 a.m. on a Sunday morning means that the plane is not even half-full. Shout out to the flight attendant who gave me a whole row to myself.
2. When I purchased my necessary Starbucks at the airport this morning, I ordered my usual grande, non-fat café mocha. I didn’t mention the “no whip” part because I always assume it’s a given with the whole “non-fat” thing. However, they put whipped cream on top and my life may never be the same. It was delicious.
3. Dear Airtran: Please do not turn the heat on in the airplane. Yes, I realize it’s cold outside but when you have 50 people inside an insulated metal tube, there is really no need for heat.
4. It was a bad call to wear my Uggs with my jeans tucked in because, hello security line and having to completely undress. I can’t possibly replicate the tuck in excellence I had going on when I left my house at 5:45 this morning.
5. I bought an In-Style magazine to read during the flight, but sadly it is the very thin and always a rip-off February issue and I finished the whole thing in 13 1/2 minutes. I don’t feel I got my $4.13 in spite of the fact that Kate Winslet is wearing a black dress that would change my life.
I believe that is all for now. I’ll be back at some point with a full report of all the fun and what happens during a live CD recording. Just between you and me, I suspect there will be a lot of singing and what not.
I know you’ll be waiting on pins and needles.
I just hope it doesn’t cause you to lose any sleep.
Wow. You are certainly packing in the Power Trips this weekend! What fun!
And yeah, part of my problem with my 3 hours of sleep Thursday night was the restlessly excited night of not much sleep on Wednesday night!
I always hate it when I say “non-fat” at Starbucks and they ask, “Do you want whip cream with that?” It makes me want to ask, “Why are you tempting me?”
More power to you — I woke up at 6:08 this morning and was like, “I’d better get the lead out or I’m going to be late for church.” I can’t imagine having to get up at the crack o’ dawn to be at the airport! But, you have good reason! Have an awesome time of worship tonight!
Ah, Travis is such awesomeness! I hope it is a fantastic time!
Hi! I just recently started following your blog and I find it hilarious and quite refreshing!
Have a wonderful time on your trip & enjoy your nap! 
Remember I am in Atlanta, so if you need anything while you are here, you just let me know!
Annie from August Moms
ohh how exciting friend I ‘m so excited I kind of know one of the fun thing’s there I heard that Beth Moore herself was there and watching the recording that is so awesome.. we listen to his cd for christmas over and over again. and that is because of you and caroline loving him durning teh holidays .. see I read your bloggy and lover it… how exciting about going away , my sister lives thewre so we are there alot… have a blast and ask those yahoo’s on teh plain to turn the aire on…
Thsanks for reading my bloggy , it is so col to see resent visitors big mamaa your a celb, acording to angie who I read bring the rain and teh scarf thing had me cracking up…… too much then brandi adding in had to stop and pee in teh paint well you know the term.. what part of alanta is this church in? she my sister lives in mcdonogh..
well please stop by again and add your self to my follower button so i can see all your uup date when you do them .
taker care, god bless give travis some loving and be safe..
come home with a fun report and give yourself a pat on the back that is really awesome what you are doing…
ohh do you travel with the church? or what is the job that you travel some much i so love to hear that you did the dr which my husbands family is there they live therre and help oiyt all the time..
ok I spoke enought say hi and god bless to all ..
gabby my daughter say’s i want the new cd signed I told her that you were going cause she just aked who I was talking with and I SAID big Mama she said tell that cool fashion lady I said hey.. gabby say’s you are so posh with fashion friday, mind you teh child is 9 years old, and glances at your blohg while mommy reads and laughs so hard.. like example the view durning the hurrcain gosh goodness still get’s me.. ok be safe darling talk latter.. comment me say hey….. hugs michelle@ circle of life
I’m the same way before a big occasion. I can’t sleep worth a darn and I hate that because you want to feel so refreshed for all the fun!
Big Mama,
Have fun tonight!!!
The church is down the street from me so if you need a nap you are welcome to my guest room!
Maybe your next how-to fashion video could be about tucking jeans into Uggs. I would love some Uggs, but the tucking part scares me.
When I was actually able to get to a Starbucks, my fav. drink was a venti non-fat mocha, ADD the whip. :>)
Have fun in HOTlanta.
I second Marla on the how-to video. I REALLY want Uggs…I’ve been eyeing them for a couple years. My concerns are #1- will they be out of style? Maybe I should spend less on ugg look-a-likes? and #2- if I did have fabulous uggs, then I would need to find fabulous jeans to wear them with. So Mama, PLEASE, help! I think another video is in order!
I’ve resisted the February InStyle for a week now. It’s just too thin. I think the price should be relative to the thickness of the issue. February, although Kate is lovely, should be only about 2 bucks.
Have a wonderful, worshipful time! (and the March one will have the Golden Globes and the SAG award dresses…worth the money!)
Hope you had a safe trip! Have a great time worshipping with Travis tonight!
I heart you.
Love reading your blogs!
I’m the same way. If I have to be up earlier than usual next morning, I won’t sleep that night. That guarantees I’m always extra tired before I begin any long trips.
I, too, cannot sleep when there’s a big event the next day– a big event could even be a dentist appt. Anyway, I try to remember to take a Tylenol PM at about 8:00pm that night. It kicks in at about midnight, and I’m off to sleep.
I am enjoying being a new reader of your blog!
Have a great trip. I am off to buy In-Style as I must see this black dress “)
You just taught me a new word: jetsetty! Very nice.
Now I want to teach you a new word that will transform your marriage: earplugs. Seriously, for the first four years of my marriage, someone ended up on the couch almost every night. A friend told me about earplugs, and we’ve spent the past 20 years happily–together.
Great to meet you last week!
Have fun! Would love to go if I were closer to Atlanta!
What a shame that the security line messed with your tuck in excellence. Fools, I say!
Hey I second the earplugs……I sleep very soundly when I plug them in…..a few nights ago, the DOG woke up hubby barking to go out….I slept thru that soundly. I just figure if he can’t get help with the snoring, I can at least sleep thru something that wakes HIM up!
Have fun in HOtlanta….a very fun place to be!
Suzanne
I’m new to your blog, but I live in Atlanta (actually Loganville – it’s on the way to Athens, GA – which is home of University of Georgia – go Dawgs!) Anyway, my cousin in on staff at FBC-Woodstock – Cliff Duren – but I didn’t know a thing about Travis Cottrell being there!! You’ll have a blast. The church is amazing, as well!
As always, you make me laugh and put a smile on my face.
In all honestly, one of the main reasons I order my mochas as non-fat is so I can justify getting the whipped topping! lol!
I can fully appreciate your pre-trip sleepless anticipation. I usually start all my trips out in a haze of sleepless stupor. The really bad thing is I don’t drink coffee!
I am totally with you on the sleepless-before-a-big-event. Actually, the older I get it has become a sleepless-before-a-DIFFERENT event. Like working at a different office, an unusual doctors appointment, anything that I can lie awake in bed and worry that the alarm won’t go off. It used to drive my mother to distraction when I was a child.
Hi, I just recently found your blog through the Bring The Rain blog and you are quite funny!
Oh I agree with Marla! I would love to see a Fashion Friday on the art of Uggs. I want a pair but am scared I won’t be able to pull the look off.
Melissa @ http://librarianorteacher.blogspot.com/
i just started reading your blog and you are hilarious!!! just wondering how you got hooked up with the live recording of Travis Cottrell worship cd?
I already posted this but it must have lost when submitting somehow.
Hi, I just recently found your blog through the Bring The Rain blog and you are quite funny!
Oh I agree with Marla! I would love to see a Fashion Friday on the art of Uggs. I want a pair but am scared I won’t be able to pull the look off.
Melissa @ http://librarianorteacher.blogspot.com/
big mama there is a award waiting for you at my blog… love ya and have a blast…
I love your writing!!! :O) Always puts a smile on my face!! Hope you have a blast in Atlanta
Oh, I wish I knew you were there tonight. I would have looked for you. I love your blog almost as much as I love Travis and my Bethmoore. Worship tonight was amazing. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it. I had to pee so bad at the end that I was cursing that whole computer glitch, but couldn’t dare sneak out and miss a moment, so I waited until the end and I was so glad I did!!! WOWWWW! But then I had to stand in a line much too long. The men’s line was NOTHING–as per usual!! So unfair.
So I am a long time Big Mama blog lurker (hope that is not too creepy) and I was totally at the concert tonight. I feel like I just ate dinner at the same resturant as Madonna without even knowing she was there.
Melanie! It was so great to see/meet you again Thursday night! You are a delight. And, if you’re ever in Houston again you let me know and maybe some of us bloggers could get together for lunch or dinner!
Sorry about the ticket on the way home. That totally stinks!
However, I hope tonight made up for it!
Your life will NEVER be the same! Get the whippy and dance it off later! You’re welcome!
I ditto Katherine and Marla-give us a Fashion Friday Uggs Special!
There are victims out here, big mama! I wore my uggs tonight under my jeans….wince!
Hope you enjoyed the concert!
Jet setter you are, but for Travis…anything is worth it. What an awesome experience!
Melanie — it’s was a joy to meet you tonight!! Talking about some praisin’ going on!! How awesome was it? Definitely worth the early morning hot rolling!!
HAH! I have been debating on spending the $3.99 on the “TOTAL RIP-OFF FEBRUARY ISSUE OF IN STYLE” but finally broke down in Target yesterday. I feel like I should read it twice JUST to get my money’s worth. Oh Kate…why’d ya have to be SO darn gorgeous on the cover?! Your siren’s call made me blow money that I COULDA spent on a tall, non-fat mocha from Starbucks.
I have no will-power, so I always ask for “light whip” on my non-fat mochas (favorite drink!). Most of the time, it’s just enough whip cream to add a little kick to my day, but sometimes you will encounter an overzealous Starbucks employee with a trigger finger….
Praying for a safe and fun trip for you, then some rest!
Glad you enjoyed the fat free drink:)and it sounds great this very cold morning.
I have a dear friend that teaches 3rd grade in Woodstock and my nephew plays college baseball nearby! Really sounds like a beautiful area of Georgia.
Blessings to you today and always,
Kaye
My Mom and I love Travis Cottrell and hope you get the video/audio thing goin”!
Thanks for the heads up on the Febr. InStyle – they cost the equiv. of $12.50 here – no need to pay if I can just leaf through to look at Kate in the black dress and be done.
“in spite of the fact that Kate Winslet is wearing a black dress that would change my life.”
That dress is AMAZING.
Melanie- a few Sbux trade secrets. If you don’t want whip but you want sugar free/fat free… you ask for a grande Skinny mocha.
AND… (and this AND is a big one)… Sbux whip cream can not be rivaled. The reason? Becuase when they prepare (not purchase) their whip they add not only heavy whipping cream but 7 pumps of VANILLA. Ummm, Ummmm…. goooood!!!
Stop saying No Whip!!!
Hope you’re enjoying your Jet Setting.