Good Luck; Hard Luck

Murphy's law No. 1: If American Airlines want to offer you privileges, they can, even if you are an economy class passenger. This happened to me today (09 July EDT USA). My colleague and I were among the first to board, and when we were already seated, there came a father and a son who showed their boarding cards and claimed the seats were theirs. All of us arranged the seats online prior to the flight, so the system "must be crazy" as the stewardess put. I thought we two could remain where we were, for we took the seats first, but, to my surprise, I was told to follow her to move forward. Puzzled, and then happy to know that we were upgraded to the business class. "Enjoy yourselves!" And we did!

Murphy's law No. 2: If the bag wants to be broken, it will, however strong and unfragile it is! Bad luck came after the good one. Someone would explain this as my over-consumption of the good luck. My bag was discovered broken (good enough not to have stuff inside scattered) after a long waiting beside the conveyor. How come! It, aged 10, had travelled with me on several overseas trips and ... finally disintegrated. Alas! Still negotiating with AA for compensation...