Checking In From Vietnam!

I don't think I've ever properly imparted on this blog exactly how much I hate flying. I was always an anxious kid and I remember covering my ears during take off of every  flight I'd ever been on. It's just never a nice feeling, that pit forming in the bottom of your stomach and the engine rumbling like it's going to eat you--or even worse, crash. Jeez. 

Yesterday was no exception. If anything, my already jumpy self was additionally unnerved because a) I was going alone and b) the only thing I had to distract me was reading about Cersei Lannister and her dreams of killing well, everyone--being 38,000 feet  in the air isn't exactly helped by the thought of someone toying with the idea of murder. Also, the ASEAN flights aren't big airplanes--which is, I feel the only thing that made flying bearable before last night--they're just airbuses, which means you can feel every jostle and bump; I had to buy a "sleeping" kit because for some reason, clutching a cheap, inflatable pillow that might float in case we had to "land in water" or whatever seemed to comfort me.

But well, an almost-heartattack or two later and I got here! I am quite proud of myself, indeed. I have  yet to upload or take any photos but Ho Chi Minh is a beautiful city--at least the bit of it I saw last night. I'm heading out on an adventure with my sister's friend, Lyra (Hi!) today--we're checking out street market finds.My sister is currently in Hanoi and is flying in at midnight tonight; I'm super excited to see her! 

I hope you guys are all having a good Friday! :D As mentioned, I haven't had the chance to take any photos, yet so I'll leave you with this one from Cebu Pacific, just to lend you a window into my worst nightmare (which I will be facing again this Monday morning).

*All my anxiety and paranoia aside though, Cebu Pac is a really good airline--they had games and great food and did everything they could to keep us relaxed. Plus they'd update us about things like the weather and the time and what we were flying over. :)

Off Like An Aeroplane

I'm leaving for Vietnam tomorrow, to go and visit my sister. This trip has been long overdue--the DFA lost my papers and I had to go through the harrowing process of applying for an early (in this case, late) passport release. I've had to rebook this flight almost twice now and I'm so glad to finally get going. I must say--I hate flying; I absolutely abhor being off the ground but I do love seeing new places and Vietnam seems extremely interesting. Also, I miss my sister like crazy and I'm so glad we can finally take time out and bond! Sadly, because they have a very strict government, I won't be able to use Facebook while I'm there so I'll probably save all blog updates for when I get back. :D 

I really wish I could blow off school tomorrow and spend the day "preparing for my flight" or whatever but sadly I have a Chem test to get through before hopping on the plane. Le sigh. Although on the bright side, I am having coffee with my friends tomorrow morning so I guess that more than makes up for it. :)

Photo: Magallanes by Chengly Keavin Mutuc