The all-you-can eat buffet in the United First Class lounge is pretty amazing. From shrimp to fruit to pour-your-own drinks, there is something here for everyone.

7:25am - Is it too early for a cocktail? I was already anxious about flying. The ticket agent who checked my bag earlier knew I was freaking out. Thankfully, we took a couple of deep breaths, and I calmed down. Then, an HBO special about the Boston Marathon bombing was playing at my gate before I boarded. I'm ready to get this party started, but I'm going to skip the mimosa for now.