When I woke this morning, I did all the typical things, finished packing, began washing the bed sheets that I had used, and I needed to leave more behind because my suitcase was over the allotted 50# when I weighed it last night. I decided to take the soap out since it was fairly heavy, and put it in my backpack (more on this in a little bit)...and with all the modifications I made, I hit 50# on the nose!
I walked to the Toddler House to say goodbye to all the toddlers and the teenager moms and other teenagers who were caring for them. Then I headed to the school to say "Good Bye". I was told that my ride would be here between 7am and 7:30am, but he arrived late (like 7:45 or 8), so I had a bit of down time back at the girls volunteer house which I never enjoy as I was all alone at that point. Nora had already left for her duties.
The ride to the airport was smooth. I got there plenty early, so stopped at my official favorite place at this airport (Mr. Baleadas) to get myself a baleada and my favorite California juice. I didn't figure that I'd eat much the rest of the trip home, so this was my chance to fill up. I had some snacks in my backpack that would carry me over once I got through security until when I would be picked up back in the States.
As I went through security, they decided to confiscate all of my dish soap. I was floored...especially since the security guard took it out and asked me WHAT IT WAS! I gave him a look and then probably said (a little too sarcastically), "You KNOW what that is". He asked again, and I said "dish soap". Then he asked me what I was going to do with it. I thought to myself "Seriously?!?!" But I replied (again, probably a little too sarcastically), "Wash dishes?" He told me I couldn't have it in my carry on because it was bad chemicals. It is a SOLID dish soap. So he removed all of it and I wasn't allowed to take it home with me. Money not well spent, I guess. Now I just have to hope that my supply at home doesn't run out over the next year. I was SO disappointed.
Other than that, all went well and smooth as I flew home and made my connection. Here's to another year in the place that truly gives me rest and relaxation for my soul. Thank you Lord.
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