What it feels like for a girl

One of those days filled with thrills. little big things: clean hair. good music. folded clothes. an e-ticket for 27,000 miles; five flights, three airlines. a night flight tonight, with warm roasted nuts, my favorite seat on the plane, wine and, three-quarters of a throwaway movie before unfolding the blindfold and blanket for sleep filled with airplane dreams. A swim and fresh sushi in Sao Paulo. three days with the beautiful brazilian carolina, who has the world's greatest voice and walk. my first flight on the legendary singapore airlines. a return trip to the tiny "spa" in beijing, where, after too many airport and hotel room transfers, my feet will be carefully slid into a wooden bucket filled with hot water and chinese herbs to soak until nearly numb. and finally, an $18 one-hour foot and leg massage that will be a reset button on my vigor.