Domo Does Boston

Have you missed Domo? Domo has missed you! Domo hasn't had a chance to blog since January when Domo went to Arizona. (More on Domo's blog "Domo Does the Desert") Domo has been dying to write about his travels! You know you miss Domo's writing. Monika only blogs about running. Blah, blah, blah. Domo blogs about FUN!

This past week Domo flew out to Boston for a tradeshow. Considering Domo hasn't flown since February, Domo was really surprised that he was upgraded on 3 out of 5 flights for the trip. Usually Domo's upgrade rate is around 40%. While 60% may not seem like a huge increase, it really is! I mean its 50% more than 40% ... but Domo won't bore you with the math. On the flight out Domo flew from San Diego to Phoenix, Phoenix to Boston. Boston to Philly, and Philly to Denver to San Diego. Domo was in a lot of airports.

Boston Trip

Domo was in Boston from Saturday through Tuesday. Just like most of the other times Domo has been to Boston, Domo only saw the airport, his hotel, the convention center, other hotels, and restaurants on his trip. Domo isn't complaining - he likes the free trips, but wishes that one of these days he can visit Boston for fun. On Domo's first night in Boston he got in late in the day, set-up his tradeshow booth, had dinner solo in the hotel lobby bar, and then went to bed by 10pm EST. Yes, Domo went to bed at 7pm on his timezone. Hey, don't judge - Domo wanted to get up early to run!

 Chips & Onion Dip in the Hotel Lobby

Domo Likes Sleeping

The next morning Domo enjoyed some room service, hit the gym for a few miles on the treadmill, and then spent the day (9am - 8pm ..... seriously??) at the tradeshow before going out to dinner with some coworkers.

Domo Loves Marriott Room Service Breakfast

Domo and friends ended up at the Barking Crab restaurant which was a few minutes away from the convention center. The place looked pretty casual but had a great menu of fresh seafood. Hey, when in Boston, Domo eats nothing but seafood!

Overcast Day in Boston by the Convention Center

 

Inside the Convention - All About Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

The next day Domo got up early again and this time headed to the pool instead of the treadmill. The Renaissance Boston Waterfront where Domo was staying had a really weird but cool pool. Single lane lap pool that's only three feet deep? Perfect for Domo's lap swimming!

Domo's Solo Lap Pool

After Domo swam some laps he spent another day at the tradeshow and went out for a group dinner at Villa Francesca with his coworkers and some other people from his industry.

Being Silly with the Compression Wear Mannequins

The next day at the tradeshow wasn't much else of note (aside from scoring on some great skincare items!), and before Domo knew it he was leaving Boston and headed to Philly.

Domo Loves His Job (And Free Skincare!)

 Journee Bio-Restorative Day Cream from NeoCutis
NeoCleanse Cleanser from NeoCutis
Pressed Mineral Foundation from Colorscience

Philly for the Day

Domo had plans to spend the day with the MidAtlantic rep on Wednesday before finally heading back to San Diego. After leaving the tradeshow Tuesday night Domo hoped on a plane to Philly and dragged his tired body and sore feet to his hotel room. Domo was staying at the PHL airport Residence Inn (one of SIX hotel choices in the Marriott brand family) and was pleased but alarmed when he was upgraded to a two bedroom suite. This hotel room (suite) was bigger than Domo's apartment! Domo was instantly unnerved and had to check the bathroom shower stall and closets in both bedrooms for murderers. Yes, Domo is a crazy paranoid person.

Domo and a Philly Pretzel

Upon checking in Domo was pleased when the girl at  the front desk said with excitement "As an Elite member we have a special gift for you!" Domo got so excited wondering what would be pulled out of the special drawer! "Here's a Philadelphia pretzel for you!" .. huh? What's a Philadelphia pretzel? It looked like a small soft pretzel ... wrapped cutely in plastic with ribbons. Hey, Domo will take it. Thanks Residence Inn!

Domo Loves Residence Inn Breakfast!
(Okay, looks gross -  but scrambled eggs, oatmeal, and ham is perfect!)

Domo spent the next day out in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with the local rep visiting customers and prospects. The day flew by and before Domo knew it he was ready to head to the airport to fly back to San Diego. Before taking Domo to the airport the rep stopped for gas in NJ. Domo forgot that it was mandatory full service in New Jersey ... and then Domo almost experienced cardiac arrest when he saw how much gas was .....$3.89?!?!?! Do you know how much Domo has been paying to get gas in San Diego? $4.23! And Domo has to pump hit himself! ARGH!

New Jersey Gas

Heading Home

Domo was flying home from Philly through Denver to San Diego. Domo usually tries to avoid connecting in Denver due to all of the turbulence in that area, but this was the best flight option Domo had going home. Domo was pretty tired from his long trip and was hoping to sleep most of the way from Philly to Denver and Denver to Philly.  Domo wasn't able to sleep much on the first plane and stared out the window during the whole descent. Domo was confused by the thick white clouds that they descending through for a long time ... until suddenly they landed! Whoah, was that snow? It looked like there was a blizzard in Denver! Wasn't it just 70F in Philly?

Blizzard in May?

Thanks to the snow in Denver (in unison - "Thanks Denver ... ") Domo's flight was delayed about two hours. Instead of getting home at 11pm PST (um, 1am EST), Domo ended up getting home around 1:30am PST. Sigh ... Domo was hanging out at the gate in Denver when what do you know, Domo bumped into a former coworker from his current job. This person had just left recently and Domo was surprised that he was not only on Domo's flight, but seated next to him! Small world!  A few miserable hours later and Domo was finally home, in his own bed, and dreaming away into the night. Domo decided to set his alarm for 7:30am to let him sleep in. Guess what? Domo woke up at 5:30am before his alarm. ARGH. 3 1/2 hours of sleep? Sigh.

Thursday was a REALLY long day (no sleep, rushed day, long meeting, coaching Girls on the Run, etc), but Domo was glad to be home and ready for the weekend. Domo is super excited that his next trip is  not for work but is for vacation! Guess where Domo is headed? Paris!! For details of Domo's trip to Paris last year, check out Domo's blog "5 Days of Family Fun in France".