A dream come true

I woke up with headache and colds. He was with me the night before and was very surprised he went in the city all by himself. We had a couple of drinks together with my friend Cyrell. It was already 5:30 in the morning of September 18. I still need to wake Dhee up. Worried and nervous, we went to her house and unfortunately, she is still sleeping. Drunk and don't want to get up. It was like a nightmare for me. I can't go to Cebu all by myself. We already had plans. We were excited and yet, she won't wake up. I tried but she didn't really want to go. I decided to pack up my things and leave. I was also worried because Dhee has the camera. If I go there without it, It would be very useless. 

On my way to the airport, I called my co-worker Des. I asked to borrow her camera and thank God, she lend it to me. Everything was good and I'm just minutes away to one of my dreams. 


Ever since I was a kid, I always dream of traveling through plane. I always thought of flying. How was it like to be up in the air and see the beautiful land and places below. Almost inches away from the clouds and feel the heat of the sun nearer. I was almost there.

Cebu Pacific Check in Counter

I arrived at the airport around 7:40 am. Not that early for a 9:40 am flight. On the entrance, the security guard asked for my ID and itinerary receipt. Put down by bags and hand it to a baggage conveyor. Next stop would be at the counter for your ticket. Mine was for Cebu Pacific Airlines. The flight 5J 596 was still not opened. Dumb me, I lined up at the wrong counter. It was bound for Manila, I think.


I waited for 15 minutes and at last, our counter was opened. Handed my ID and ticket. Everything was checked. I then went on the second floor and on my way to the boarding gate. First, I had to pay for the terminal fee of 200PHP. Next would be the second security check. 

Everything were all set and the long wait is over. 

All alone with my bag and phone

While waiting, I walked around the waiting area and went on one of the coffee shops inside. 

ESPRESSO

I ordered Espresso for 70PHP. I never thought what it's like to drink a cup of coffee in a coffee shop. I was disappointed. It was my first time to drink Espresso and all bitterness was there. A true bitter coffee. At first I watched the cup used and it was a very small tea cup. Then when I tasted it, I was thankful.

 After a cup coffee, the plane arrived. All the passengers from the previous flight came out. My heart was pounding so fast. I called my mom and dad and told them about everything. I even called him and said I was very nervous.

On my way inside the plane, I took pictures. 

On my way to the plane

This guy is handsome. I should have took picture of him facing  me :P

I looked at my assigned seat and there was someone there. I asked for the flight attendant and the one who's seating on my chair transferred. I got a seat near the window. I was very very happy.  

Happy me!!!!!

 The instructions were given. My seat-belt was already buckled and we were good to go. My seat mate was about in her adult age. I asked if it was her first time and she said yes. I felt relieved.

My advantage being in the window seat

The captain spoke and he welcomed us. I felt my knees and hands trembling. We were ready for take off. And as the plane rises, I was amazed to see the houses looking like a small boxes and people were very small. 

 

 The cars even looked like a small tiny car. The clouds were great and my goosebumps are everywhere. Then a tear fall down from my eyes. I was crying. I really didn't even thought I can travel through plane.

 

 

 I enjoyed the view. The clouds were of different sizes and images. The landmarks, the sea and everything else below were spectacular. I really can't explain what I felt that time. I was happy than anybody else riding on that plane.



Seat-belt button was turned off. The attendants were already on the aisle and selling some stuffs. I bought Piatos and a bottle of water. I was waiting for my change. Then I realized that it was for a 100 PHP. If only I knew, I wouldn't have bought both. 30 minutes have passed and were almost near Cebu. After 15 minutes, the captain said ready for landing and seat-belts were on. My first flight was almost over but the excitement was still there.

We landed at the Mactan International Airport, Cebu City at 10:16 am 24 minutes earlier than the said time of arrival. I almost kissed the floor of the airport and was so happy. 

That's the Mactan airport front view. People were assisting the newly arrived Cebu Pacific plane.

Right then and there, I said to my self, "This is just the beginning of my adventures in life'.