First Class, Sittin' Next to Vanna White...

Well, since you asked, Jess...

As many of you may or may not know, my last day with the firm was August 1oth. Funny story. After my trip out to San Diego, which propelled me into the very non-exclusive ranks of Delta SkyMiles Silver Medallion status, I was excited to start reaping the rewards of all those miles flown. Silver Medallion is the first status category in the SkyMiles program - along with Gold and Platinum. To get Silver, you have to have flown 25k miles and the only real benefit is free domestic upgrades to first class when available. However, when you fly the business commuter routes and schedules, typically you're on board with 20+ Platinum members who have status over you when seats in first class open up before boarding.

So I go a couple of weeks hoping and wishing, but to no avail. Still cooped up in coach. But, on my last day with the firm, on my last flight, I got the upgrade. It was the first time in my life I had ever flown first class. I was a rock star. I felt like it was God's little gift for all the hard work. And I can tell ya, it's going to be hard going back to coach, people.

Drinks served before everyone is seated. An actual MEAL. And the leg room, hmm. To the seasoned road-warrior, all this is probably not a big deal. But it was my first time, so you know I had to break out the camera phone. Here's what it looked like from seat 3D, flight 409, Beantown to the ATL (equipment, MD-88):



So there you go, Jess. Silver Medallion.