Lauren D
@hrclauren.bsky.social
I fly around the world racking up EQMs and going to the Hard Rock Cafe. You may know me as the person behind Pan Am Bag.
hahahahaha, yesssss
November 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
hahahahaha, yesssss
oh man, this is my chance to cross off another US territory and go to American Samoa!
November 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
oh man, this is my chance to cross off another US territory and go to American Samoa!
These aren't my final numbers for 2025, but pretty close with only 2 short flights left. (and I guess this doesn't include the flights to Dorkfest, which are on the other Flight Memory)
November 24, 2025 at 1:45 AM
These aren't my final numbers for 2025, but pretty close with only 2 short flights left. (and I guess this doesn't include the flights to Dorkfest, which are on the other Flight Memory)
related: I need to get back to my practice of staying in a different hotel/condo on every trip, I broke it twice in 2025!
November 23, 2025 at 2:21 AM
related: I need to get back to my practice of staying in a different hotel/condo on every trip, I broke it twice in 2025!
My dining credit worked correctly, so that's good! It's too bad I wasn't able to squeeze in a second restaurant in New York, because now I'll have to figure out how to use the rest in the Seattle area.
November 20, 2025 at 1:27 AM
My dining credit worked correctly, so that's good! It's too bad I wasn't able to squeeze in a second restaurant in New York, because now I'll have to figure out how to use the rest in the Seattle area.
I feel like some of these should have been a transfer, but I wasn't counting, so who knows.
November 19, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I feel like some of these should have been a transfer, but I wasn't counting, so who knows.
Whew, this has been quite the few days of travel. Between New York, today, and my October credit card miles posting, I'm 99% of the way there...
November 19, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Whew, this has been quite the few days of travel. Between New York, today, and my October credit card miles posting, I'm 99% of the way there...
Everything worked out! Drove back to LAX, returned the car with plenty of time to spare, and now almost time to board.
November 19, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Everything worked out! Drove back to LAX, returned the car with plenty of time to spare, and now almost time to board.
Well, they were already out of grand opening pins (they opened Thursday), but I got regular pins and now I’m having lunch before I drive back to LAX.
November 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Well, they were already out of grand opening pins (they opened Thursday), but I got regular pins and now I’m having lunch before I drive back to LAX.
As I was walking to the theater, I noticed Junior's. Since I'd already had that big slice of pizza, I knew I didn't need dinner, but afterwards I got a slice of cheesecake to go. I did not realize how large it was until I got back to my room... It was good, but I didn't really want THAT much.
November 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM
As I was walking to the theater, I noticed Junior's. Since I'd already had that big slice of pizza, I knew I didn't need dinner, but afterwards I got a slice of cheesecake to go. I did not realize how large it was until I got back to my room... It was good, but I didn't really want THAT much.
Then it was time to go back to Times Square for my show. This turned out not to be what I expected (I thought they would play the songs from the movie), but I still enjoyed it for $45. I have actually never seen the movie, but my mom played the soundtrack on CD all the time.
November 17, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Then it was time to go back to Times Square for my show. This turned out not to be what I expected (I thought they would play the songs from the movie), but I still enjoyed it for $45. I have actually never seen the movie, but my mom played the soundtrack on CD all the time.
Then I hopped back on the subway to Times Square and was able to snag a $45 rush ticket for a broadway show before meeting up with Eric to hang out a little bit. We walked through Macy's and checked out the Christmas/parade displays, and had a slice of pizza.
November 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Then I hopped back on the subway to Times Square and was able to snag a $45 rush ticket for a broadway show before meeting up with Eric to hang out a little bit. We walked through Macy's and checked out the Christmas/parade displays, and had a slice of pizza.
It was basically right around the corner from the Stonewall Inn, so I walked over there to snap a picture.
November 17, 2025 at 10:43 AM
It was basically right around the corner from the Stonewall Inn, so I walked over there to snap a picture.
Yesterday: A Thread
My quiche was delicious, and very large. The Old Bay tots were good as regular tater tots, but I didn't taste any Old Bay.
My quiche was delicious, and very large. The Old Bay tots were good as regular tater tots, but I didn't taste any Old Bay.
November 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Yesterday: A Thread
My quiche was delicious, and very large. The Old Bay tots were good as regular tater tots, but I didn't taste any Old Bay.
My quiche was delicious, and very large. The Old Bay tots were good as regular tater tots, but I didn't taste any Old Bay.
So far, so good on my plan to use my Chase Sapphire dining credit! OLD BAY TOTS
November 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
So far, so good on my plan to use my Chase Sapphire dining credit! OLD BAY TOTS
60k miles round trip, nonstop is a good deal (the inaugural was way more expensive, understandably)
November 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
60k miles round trip, nonstop is a good deal (the inaugural was way more expensive, understandably)
That doesn’t inspire economic confidence…
November 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
That doesn’t inspire economic confidence…
Just on the return trip home, I earned over 10,000 EQMs and now I'm 87% of the way there!
October 31, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Just on the return trip home, I earned over 10,000 EQMs and now I'm 87% of the way there!
I was listening to today‘s AvTalk on the plane, and then look at what pulled up right next to us at the gate!
October 31, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I was listening to today‘s AvTalk on the plane, and then look at what pulled up right next to us at the gate!
Here’s something else random from this morning - this was at my gate, lol
October 31, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Here’s something else random from this morning - this was at my gate, lol
Upper deck was fun, and plenty of leg room! (infinite leg room, for me, since even stretched out, my feet don’t touch the bulkhead)
October 31, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Upper deck was fun, and plenty of leg room! (infinite leg room, for me, since even stretched out, my feet don’t touch the bulkhead)
Upper deck is happening!
October 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Upper deck is happening!
This lounge has two of these little nap areas at the back. Right now, there’s only one or two other people in the lounge, so I don’t feel bad using it.
October 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
This lounge has two of these little nap areas at the back. Right now, there’s only one or two other people in the lounge, so I don’t feel bad using it.
Pattaya Hotel is undergoing major renovations (until August 2026), but the new rooms are nice!
October 29, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Pattaya Hotel is undergoing major renovations (until August 2026), but the new rooms are nice!
Also, how cool is this airline logo cappuccino art?!?
October 29, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Also, how cool is this airline logo cappuccino art?!?