I was in Hong Kong last week for business, not for leisure and pleasure and shopping (sadly). But I was still able to get some fun and appreciation for it… After all, free travel is still travel. I got some groceries and skincare products that aren’t available here and stayed in a nicer hotel compared to if I were to go on my own to pursue my own reasons why I am going there. 😂
My biggest takeaway from this trip was experiencing that unexpected turbulence in our flight back to Manila on Wednesday night, just a few hours before my birthday. To begin with, the weather wasn’t looking good last Monday and I was worried that the trip won’t push through, despite being a very very short visit. Thankfully we didn’t get to experience heavy rains during our stay; only drizzles, no major rainfalls or typhoons.
As the plane started to shake very light, may I remind you, I was starting to panic on the inside. Meanwhile, my brother and my dad were sleeping soundly in their seats. I was in the middle, lol. Yeah it may be a very light shake; an interruption to an otherwise smooth sailing trip.. but we’re what 92342879884732 ft. up high, you can not make me not worry about what might happen if this continues for the next 30 minutes.
- I haven’t seen my dogs! I miss Perry.. what’s he doing now?
- OMG FINAL DESTINATION!!!!!! AM I GOING TO WAKE UP ANY MINUTE NOW
- No no no no this can’t be the end, when it’s going to be MY birthday in a couple of hours. WTF world??
- (One of the persons in this trip with us) can’t die yet, they’re far too important to go early
- *insert morbid thought of the unthinkable actually happening*
Man, it sucks to be an overthinker! You can never really tell how something feels unless you have experienced it first hand, or something similar to that situation. I mean, usually I’d shrug off thoughts like this, but for some reason, in that moment I was really nervous that something bad could happen. Thank god I was wrong in all of it.
On the other hand, I have to go back in another flight next month and who knows.. maybe this was/will be a preparation of that. To make matters worse, or not, this is a solo travel trip.
I am.. psyched! (And scared, tbh) I feel like I have a slight trauma of being in planes during a stormy/unstable weather conditions after last week’s flying experience.
I actually feel like not going anymore because of this. Scared? Yes, most likely. What’s losing a few pesos spent from missing a flight, compared to losing everything? And anyway, if my trip pushes through, I’d only go shopping and roam around. Check bookstores and art stores; go to parks, eat at fast food and hawker centres. Some me time. I’ve already bought most of the stuff I’ve been wanting to get for months here anyway, like an SSD upgrade for my laptop and the books I want are starting to be available in bookstores locally as well.
I experienced the worst turbulence in my life when we were on a flight back to Cebu from Manila. I think Cebu was experiencing heavy rains that time and the clouds were too thick. The cabin crews kept on explaining why it was like that because people actually started panicking na bc it was just ugh… nakakatakot! Haha. Surprisingly, we arrived at Cebu 20mins early. O_O
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I haven’t really been on a plane… yet. Whenever I travel I’d always prefer by boat, haha. I wonder what will happen if I myself will get to experience a turbulence. I get pretty nervous easily and I think for my first travel on air, I’d need a companion to look out for me. Hahaha
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It’s different talaga with everyone. My scare is not with turbulence but more with the fact that I’m in a plane without any means to get away. More on the claustrophobia side of it all. I usually welcome turbulence and have been in a fair share of turbulent plane rides my whole life. Last night in particular when I was heading home from Manila the turbulence was crazy and there were so many deep stomach lurches I thought I was in Universal Studios for a minute, lol. But then again ultimately, a smooth flight is always the best.
Aww *huggles you* that must be really scary. I love how you think of Final Destination tho hahah XD Hey, just wanted to give some reassurance for your next solo flight.. I’ve been in over 20 flights the past 2-3 years and turbulence is a really normal thing during those flights. I’m still alive after so many trips so I think you’ll be okay, don’t worry! 😊
Also, HAPPY (BELATED) BIRTHDAY ANNAAA <333 May all your wishes and dreams come true ^^ *throws confetti*
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Hahaha but of course!! Final Destination is actually one of my favorite movies of all-time. 😀
Thanks for reassuring me that turbulence such as this one is a normal thing in flights. I feel a bit calmer now for my next trip. 😊 And thanks for the greeting, too!! :*
Lol I remember the turbulence we experienced during my first international trip. I was actually kind of excited cuz it’s my first time experiencing it but my cousins were hanging to their seat for deal life. haha. It was funny seeing their faces. It didn’t last that long though. Lol I’m weird.
Lol it was scary though in that moment. But I can understand why you would find it funny.. I’d laugh at the whole thing too, maybe after the whole thing was over like right now I find it funny na. XD