i had a weird day yesterday. at 130am, i sent off my folks at the airport... 11 hours later, i was back for the arrival of my brother who was on vacation in the phils for 45 days. he is working also in Adventureland.
weird not because of the sleeplessness, nor the numbing thigh and leg muscles for standing up for a long time, nor anything crazy. weird because, within 11 hours, i felt all the gamut of emotions one can have in a lifetime! ... it's like 'One Fine Day', or my fave 'Before Sunrise' and "Before Sunset'.
on the departure episode, first there was riot in last-minute preparations... confusion on things to be packed or not, notes to be written and reminders to be said... and do not forget the irritations on things not done!... then, there is physical exhaustion after weeks of late night sleeps, whole day driving and squeezing quality time with folks while working... and then, sadness on saying goodbye after 26 memorable days. taking them to the airport was a drag, and as i've seen, i guess all departures are-- tight- and-unwilling-to-release-hugs, some tears falling, endless goodbyes... and finally, worrying about their safe travel back home. i am not the worrying type. i've always had a strong trust in my God who knows all things that are happening. but this time, maybe because it's my dear ones, i am really knocked off. so i was totally relieved when i finally spoke with them on the phone upon landing at NAIA airport 9 hours later. and then later still, called home and felt happy and very thankful to God, hearing the voices of the whole family (especially my nephews and niece) gathered back again.
so 11 hours later, i was back to fetch my brother at the arrivals area. with barely 4 hours
sleep, i mustered all my strenght to be back there. the wait was quite long, but i have been amused by the happiness and excitement that rules that part of the airport. i've even observed surprised faces for those who may have not seen each other for a long time. i like so much the adorable facial expression of babies and kids at these meetings, ranging from excitement to questining stare to totally NVR (no visible reaction). the loved up expression are my fave scenes between dear ones reunited at that moment which are usually coupled with bouquet of flowers, kisses and hugs. there are the sleepy tots, exhausted from the whole flying thing. i've seen quite a number of anxious ones who are waiting for their relatives, and that including me. and add the angry moment for me, when i learned after 2 hours of waiting that the flight no. i was waiting for has been changed and needed to wait for another hour!!! oh, Gulf Air! so, when i saw my brother, i was pacified.
weird not because of the sleeplessness, nor the numbing thigh and leg muscles for standing up for a long time, nor anything crazy. weird because, within 11 hours, i felt all the gamut of emotions one can have in a lifetime! ... it's like 'One Fine Day', or my fave 'Before Sunrise' and "Before Sunset'.
on the departure episode, first there was riot in last-minute preparations... confusion on things to be packed or not, notes to be written and reminders to be said... and do not forget the irritations on things not done!... then, there is physical exhaustion after weeks of late night sleeps, whole day driving and squeezing quality time with folks while working... and then, sadness on saying goodbye after 26 memorable days. taking them to the airport was a drag, and as i've seen, i guess all departures are-- tight- and-unwilling-to-release-hugs, some tears falling, endless goodbyes... and finally, worrying about their safe travel back home. i am not the worrying type. i've always had a strong trust in my God who knows all things that are happening. but this time, maybe because it's my dear ones, i am really knocked off. so i was totally relieved when i finally spoke with them on the phone upon landing at NAIA airport 9 hours later. and then later still, called home and felt happy and very thankful to God, hearing the voices of the whole family (especially my nephews and niece) gathered back again.so 11 hours later, i was back to fetch my brother at the arrivals area. with barely 4 hours
sleep, i mustered all my strenght to be back there. the wait was quite long, but i have been amused by the happiness and excitement that rules that part of the airport. i've even observed surprised faces for those who may have not seen each other for a long time. i like so much the adorable facial expression of babies and kids at these meetings, ranging from excitement to questining stare to totally NVR (no visible reaction). the loved up expression are my fave scenes between dear ones reunited at that moment which are usually coupled with bouquet of flowers, kisses and hugs. there are the sleepy tots, exhausted from the whole flying thing. i've seen quite a number of anxious ones who are waiting for their relatives, and that including me. and add the angry moment for me, when i learned after 2 hours of waiting that the flight no. i was waiting for has been changed and needed to wait for another hour!!! oh, Gulf Air! so, when i saw my brother, i was pacified.a day after, guess what... loneliness struck me like crazy! i cannot believe it! it's strange but so real, so engulfing... well, it must be the monthly hormonal changes...
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busy week indeed...but im happy that you're able to spend 26 memorable days with your folks! we missed you at camp!
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