I travelled overseas for work this week, for the first time in over five years. It was an intense and exhausting trip, which reminded me of all the things I love (cool new cities, big hotel beds, dinner on expenses) and hate (being away from family, long hours, transport disasters) about business travel.
The transport disaster came on my way back to London, when my late-evening flight was postponed due to ‘bad weather’, forcing me to spend an extra night away. To make things worse, Easyjet dicked us around at the airport for long enough that by the time they finally got everyone booked into a nearby hotel, it was pushing 2am.
With no information at that stage on when the rescheduled flight would leave, I went to bed in a kind of limbo. I was conscious of the impact the delay would have on everything from my weekend plans to childcare to the meetings I’d have to miss the next day while mid-air and off WiFi. It’s really frustrating to have control taken away from you that way; to be at the mercy of airlines and airports that give a shit about neither passengers nor employees. My own personal holding pattern – not exactly conducive to a good night’s kip.
Luckily my phone pinged half an hour later to say that we’d be taking off at 2pm, which meant I could sleep in a bit, enjoy a buffet breakfast, and chill out in my room before going back to the airport. There were other benefits too.
I started blogging at a time when I was living abroad, and also found myself writing lots in 2016 and 2017 while flying around Europe for work. I don’t know whether a return to regular travel will have a similar impact at a time when my life is much busier (and very different) outside work (spoiler: I doubt it). However, as I lounged on my bed and played with my cock, I had a sudden urge to take some photos. I stretched out along the window ledge and looked toward the airport. Clear skies, thank god. Long may that continue.
4 replies on “Sinful Sunday: Holding Pattern”
Hotels are often the best inspiration for photographs. I hope your return journey was finally alright.
Great symmetry in this black and white shot. Love it.
Missy
Great shot! Funnily enough, at a time where I am going to frequent hotels more often, I find I’m filled with dread at the thought of being alone and not having someone to share them with.
I think life has changed for so many people over the last few years which in turn has shifted focus for folks. Not necessarily a bad thing, just an evolution of self I guess. I love see you back making content though, even if EasyJet did make you do it *grins
Molly
Echoing Raine here – excellent dick-picary, the B&W, light and framing all perfect, and a very sexy pose.