Disappointing Returns...

So it's my birthday today. I'm busy with moving and stuff so there wasn't really any celebrations. Just ate some black forest cake my mum bought.

But I did decide to try my luck at the Mega Millions since it was a $252 million dollar jackpot. And the draw was gonna be on my birthday as well.

I got $27 worth of tickets, but as you can see, only 1 ticket actually won anything. And it was a measly $3 as well... I had thought to bank on birthday luck, but it wasn't forthcoming I guess. Oh well, I hope the office pool did better.

Joys of Business Class Travel

So on my recent trip back home, I was bumped up to business class. There's a huge jump in service and food between business class and economy. It's no wonder that there is a 2:1 price premium on business class, but after getting the kind of service I did, I'm definitely gonna try to upgrade myself every time I get enough points.

It's nice!

As you can see, they provide you with a power connection. I think mine was busted or couldn't provide the 230VAC required to power local electronics as I couldn't get it to charge my DS... The 2nd pin hole for the headphones is because it is noise canceling.

The array of seat arrangement options was numerous. I could make the seat slouch or fully recline. And they have a lumbar massage option which I found quite amusing if un-effective. The leg extension was also far too short but I guess they would have ran out of leg room.

They also gave me slippers and a fancy place to put my evian mineral water.

Spacious.

There was also a counter where you could place your drinks or other stuff. Even though I don't normally drink champagne, it was being offered for free, so why the hell not eh.

And now on to another important aspect of the business class experience: the food."

A classy menu.

The snacks given are "higher class" than economy but I think in the end, I prefer the cheaper Japanese snacks compared to the more esoteric things they provided. The free sake is a HUGE plus though...

The main course consists of an appetizer, a main meal and then desert. This was one of the most exotic airline meals I've ever eaten. Considering that I've always traveled economy, it's not a very surprising statement. But it was good. They gave me scallop, abalone, beef tongue, shrimp and a whole bunch of other stuff. And in case anyone was wondering, the blue ribbon is your chopstick holder.

The main meal had fish. But not some lousy fish from a microwave dinner box, this one had a ginger sauce. And they served it with miso soup and rice. They also give you a blue table cloth. Like woah.

Finally, desert. Melon sherbet and ice cream. This is wayy to awesome to describe. My favourite part of the whole course.

In conclusion, life in business class is good. One should try to always upgrade their seats to business class. I know I will keep trying!