And I Think To Myself..What a Wonderful World!

After a quick “nap” (talk about a morning I did NOT want to get out of bed) the bellman and I were heading to the shuttle at 3:45am. When I had checked the United website that morning, my flight was delayed, but the Bangkok airport website said my flight was cancelled. I figured I would show up and see what happened. The line was INCREDIBLY LONG! I feel like I have flown a lot, but I have never had to stand in a line like that. I think it took me about two hours and everyone was grouchy! When I checked my bags (he didn’t laugh) but said I needed to shift things around (I just wanted to pay, but $150 did seem a bit much, ha) but I hated taking up time to rearrange my bags in front of the already ridiculously long line. However luckily I didn’t take too long.

I made it through passport control without any problems. I was hungry and thirsty so before going to my gate I stopped at Starbucks for a drink and muffin. I carried both to my gate, but before I could even get there there was ANOTHER security check. They made me toss my drink, food AND water and searched my entire bag. Really? I did NOT like the idea that I had to get on the plane without any water, but I was happy that I was even getting on a plane in the first place!

The flight to Japan was fine and I didn’t have to wait long before my next flight left (by the time I went through security, found my gate, etc). I got on skype to tell my parents my cancelled/not cancelled flight was fine and I was in Japan on my way to D.C. I also looked for some food but with no luck!

The flight from Japan to D.C. was a bit long and the plane didn’t have individual T.V.’s but that was ok. I did get up a few times to avoid Deep Vein Thrombosis.

Again, I had no problems in D.C. (I was a bit nervous as the airport had been closed all week, but I think even the standby’s got on!) It was a quick flight back to Boston! Oh Boston! I was so happy to be home! My mom greeted me with a sign and balloons and as we were walking to baggage I saw another sign and thought to myself, “Oh cool someone else has a sign!” and then realized it was ANOTHER one for me as Debbie Walker came to pick me up too! I am so lucky!

My bags came out pretty fast and we were on our way home! Dad was waiting for me and the house was decorated with balloons and signs! Am I lucky or what?

I am not really sure how to end this blog. How do you sum up four months of incredible experiences? I guess I will sum it up with the last thing I thought as I laid down in MY bed for my first night sleep at home, “What a wonderful world!”

Hugs and kisses!