Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Home Sweet Home

Vacation officially starts last Sunday. It feels wonderful to finally see my family again after 2 long years. The flight to the Philippines was long, boring and very exhausting. I had to take 4 different planes, Chicago to Hongkong the longest and most turbulent. I've admitted in my previous post that I was a scared flyer. But being on 4 different planes for more than 24 hours made me less fearful and I have come to not over-react to the weird sounds that planes make and the unexplainable feeling that flying gave me. The scariest part for me is Take-off and Landing but I must say these are the most enjoyable experience anybody could have when flying. I hate turbulence the most. For me, I think it's the most uncomfortable feeling especially when you're in their very "bulilit" lavatory, lol! My butt hurt from sitting for long hours. I wasn't thrilled walking through the airports for the check-in process and gate transfers, but I haven't really had a hard time with it so it ain't that bad. Chicago airport is huge and confusing but so long as you pay attention to the airport signage and wayfinding systems, you'll be fine. Generally, it was a good experience and it was all worth it.

My family didn't get much sleep as well because of excitement and anticipation. You see, we were all excited, lol! I've always wanted to eat in Jollibee again so that's the first thing I did when I arrived. I had my much needed Jollibee fix on my first day. Yipeey!!! Even if I was exhausted, I didn't sleep that day. I tried to get my body adjusted to the new time zone. It was hard for the first 2 days. I'm very much fine right now though. I've been busy with the wedding preparation. It's taking so much of my time but this needs to be done so I can relax when Jeff gets here next month. So far so good...I'm enjoying Philippines!

Have showered and freshen up after a long flight


Me with my mom and nephew Andrave

With mom, aunts and cousins

11 replies:

Neldajay said...

Hello Jen..glad that you are having fun with your family...sarap siguro ng simoy ng fresh air diyan sa inyo:) take care and have fun fun fun!

Karen said...

It's good to know your back in the country. Enjoy your vacation with your family here.

meretrisha said...

oi abot na diay ka.. nanghumot man america ay.. hehehe.. welcome home

Leilanie said...

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tx sweetie said...

sos ka nice ga laag laag nas pinas ay. regards kos tanang taw diha ha hehe. enjoy jen.

Spices of Life said...

wow...nice to hear that you have landed the land of the pearl safe...

kat said...

welcome back, Jenn!

:) said...

you look so happy with your family :) have a wonderful time.. i am lookign forward to seeing your wedding photos!

Cacai M. said...

Hi Jenn, am glad you made it there.. enjoy!


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Sweetiepie said...

Wow! naa naka sa pinas nagtingog gyod diay oi, sus kalami nalang pod ilupad padulong dha kon naa pakoy pako, hahaha. btaw gigutom ko nag huna huna sa jollibee ang ilang chicken grrrrrr. anyway enjoy sa imong vacation while it lasts and best wishes sa up coming wedding ninyo ni hubby nmo!

pearl said...

wow, have a good vacation jenn...glad to see you got to visit home