Ummm... this could be interesting

Well, I am finally at my gate at Phoenix Sky Harbor Int. However, I hope my challenges getting here are not a sign of my solo journeys through Africa. I had my driver drop me off at Terminal 3 for my "Northwest" flight. It was a little shocking when the agent said, "I'm sorry miss, we do not have a flight to Uganda, nor do we even have a 9am flight to Seattle. Can I please see your paperwork?" My response of, "Ummm.... I do not have any paperwork, I couldn't seem to figure out how to print last night" seemed to surprise her just as much. We go on for a few minutes as I continue to not be able to answer any of the questions that might help her, help me. Finally we got to, well what is your name. AHhh! I CAN answer that one, which was not listed on my passport the same way. "Long story longer" (thanks for letting me steal that quote Joey)... we are all good and finally decide I need to be at terminal 2 on Alaska. I confirm this with my friend at Hope 4 Kids who was just about to call me to remind me, "dont forget, you are NOT on Northwest, you are on Alaska"... information I could have used 10 minutes ago. :-)
After trying to get my bags over to the new terminal, another bus ride away, I finally got my boarding passes, and even managed to get away without paying for the 7lbs that my bag was over. So, with my boarding passes and luggage tickets in hand, I headed to the security line. It was in the security line while I was taking my sunglasses off the top of my head, that I noticed something hanging from my hair in the back of my head. It was a chip clip..... oh yeah, for some reason I found one on the counter that morning (Marcy, i know have one of your chip clips in Uganda!) and stuck it on the end of my hair and never remembered to take it out. So I basically walked thru two airport terminals with a chip clip hanging off the back of my head! Nice!
The final event that caused me a little concern for my solo traveling was the fact that between the security line and the time I reached my gate I lost my boarding pass. Well obviously I got on board, because now I am in Amsterdam and will be in Uganda in 10 hours. I know I will have a lot to tell, and I can not wait!!!! Peace & Love Heather