Lucky day

I know it’s cliche but Monday was truly a good day. It started with my entrance at the local airport. The x-ray machine was down, thus I had to give my backpack and bags to the aviation security personnel. They checked it. I was advised to check in my backpack. I declined since I was on promo fare. They told me the security at the pre-departure area is very tight. It’s manned by female officers and they are very strict. I coyly said, I will use my charms haha.

Off I went to the check-in counter to get my boarding pass.

Then, I proceeded to the pre-departure security area. My bags were inspected. I didn’t notice that the Officer at the entrance followed me. He was the one who suggested that I check in my backpack. He was probably trying to confirm if my charms will work there.

Anyhow, the inspection went smoothly without a trace of trouble. Off I went to collect my bags. When I slightly turned to collect my bags, I saw the Officer standing on the corner. I couldn’t help but say: “Told ya” and chuckled.

He then followed me to my seat and we chatted about life, family, and work. Turns out he’s not a local in the city. He’s from another city. I know what that means. He is expanding his friendship base. I am not from this city myself; I relocated some twenty years back so I genuinely know how it feels to be isolated, alone, and lonely. I accepted the hand of friendship.

Then we had to board the plane. Now, this is the part where I really feed special. He escorted me up to the plane. Haha not inside the plane of course, but at the landing of the stairs. That looks like VIP to me, and some others I think. We shook hands and off I climbed the stairs.

We had a smooth flight. Touchdown was even smoother. Great pilot huh.

I walked from the plane to the entrance of the arrival area. Lo and behold! There were two aviation security personnel there in their crisp uniforms and shiny shoes. I walked past them when one said, “Ma’am Belinda”? I acknowledged and in a split second I realized that the Officer at the airport of my origin must have called them up to meet me! What a great surprise! I asked: How did you know it’s me? One Officer said, my classmate described you Ma’am. Haha it’s moments like this that I truly feel flattered and very special. He took my backpack and both Officers escorted me out. They accompanied me up to the taxi waiting area and waited with me until it was my turn to get into a taxi. We shook hands. They opened the door and safely saw me in.

Wow! What a great way to feel special! More flights please.

Come fly with me

By Hezekiah Kit Sales Canlas

(Deduction)

Traveling is one of the best things a person must experience. You get to see new places, new animals, new faces, new events, new ideas, and new things. Anything new to your sight becomes eye-candy. Most of the time you’ll think of getting a picture of you posing on a beautiful unfamiliar place, using your digital camera, then upload the picture the next time you open your Facebook or Twitter account so you can flaunt it to your friends online.

We all know that transport is the basic step towards reaching your sweet escapade. Before sojourning at your planned destination, you will need to journey many kilometers, either on land, sea or air. Most people who just want to travel near-home destinations would journey through the green land. In the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao and Luzon, land transportation is a common sight. When traveling on land, you can view green fields, tall trees, fruit stands on the roadside and land formations and bodies of water.

On the other hand, traveling by sea is a must for places separated by water. In the Visayas where cities and regions are divided by large masses of water, water transport is not unusual. Traveling by sea is more fun than land. Dolphins, flying fish and the blue horizon will keep you company while commuting the sea.

Air voyage is the best among the three. From the air, you can witness the beauty of the Philippines. You can see cars moving like ants, the multi-colored roofs of buildings and houses, land formations like mountains, hills and valleys, and most especially, the enormous sea with bluish hues.

Airplane transport is an awesome journeying method. Aside from the sights that you see from above, you will gain a new perspective on things. The feeling that you are on top of the world added with your view of the small things on the ground somehow changes your outlook in life. Some people realize that their daily problems are just puny when they see the ground from the air. This is why airplane flight is a great way to experience travel.

So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and fly.