Hanging loose for days. _m/

I am sorry! I haven't been posting in a while. So yeah. Here goes. I'm gonna tell you guys all about my Hawaii trip. :)

May 18- May 22, 2013

I remembered dad telling me in San Francisco that I had a possibility to go with them in Hawaii. However, being a flight attendant's daughter isn't easy. Before the trip, I had a fight with my mum. She just told me that the plane was over booked. Which I thought was ridiculous because in every flight we had it's always been fully booked and we still got in no matter what. My parents were scared that I might be bumped off. I got frustrated. When mum told me to pack my things, I didn't bother to pack any gorgeous clothes since my mum kept telling me that there is a slight possibility that I might not get in the plane. 

When it was the day of taking off, I grabbed Dean's Bacon Strip shirt that I gave him and wore it. I put my pants on and went to my mum to apologize. Mum forgave me.  Though she didn't like what I was wearing. She gave me one of her top, and told me to wear that instead. I obeyed. I wasn't really looking forward to it anymore. Whatever happens, happens. I kissed my yaya goodbye. I know that she will be missing me. And I will definitely miss her. 

When we got to the airport, I was a nervous wreck. Dad wanted me to do this alone. We went to the check-in counter and dad, already wearing his uniform, explained that I was his daughter and wanted me to come with him in his flight. The person told us to wait for 7pm to check if there will be available seats. Dad told me we have to wait for his friend that will also have his/her family on the trip. That was a relieve for me that technically, I won't be doing this alone. Ten minutes later, a female pilot was yelling dad's name. I figured she was the one we were waiting for. She had her whole family with her. Introductions were made, and awkward moments appeared. Dad and the pilot left to go to the office and left me with them. The husband was kind enough to let me take a seat. They have three children. The eldest, Tata, was a girl that looked like she was from college, and the second, Miko, was a dude that looks a bit my age, and the third, Miggy, was a nine-year  boy. None of them talked to me. They were all talking in English. They had their gadgets to keep them company. For the time being, I was texting Cielo, Venny, Char and Mj. Good thing I had load. 

The family was standing and said that they had to go to the check in counter. They asked me if I wanted to come, but I told them I had to wait for my dad. 

An hour later, dad went to me and we went to the check in counter. 

I got a ticket! It was relieving. I had the crew seat though. Which means I would be hanging out with the crew. I texted my brother immediately that I didn't need a ride home. While I was texting him, I felt the tears dropping. This was the first trip I will be having without him. 

Dad let me do things alone. I passed the travel fee, then went to immigration. Although I see dad right in front of me, I went to the waiting area. I then saw mum and the rest of the crew. I just walked to an empty seat and called Char. While I was on the phone, people were looking at me. I  didn't no whether phone calls aren't allowed, or because of me talking in English. Dad suddenly went to me and gave me a new ticket. He whispered to me "17 d" I reckon that was my seat number. Dad told me to board last. So I waited till everyone left. The guard was telling me to get a move on. 

While I was walking really slowly, I saw the pilot's family once again. The dad called me. I went to them and waited with them. The dad asked me if my seat was changed as well. I told him it was. When almost everyone was gone, we went entered. I was surprised that my seat was in business class! It was awesome! Plus, I had no seat mate! 

The family was seated diagonally in front of me. I could see that they were used to being in business class. 

While I was enjoying business class, I couldn't help notice that every time I looked to my left, Miko looking straight at me. When I look, he immediately looks away. 

I was watching Oz: The Great and Powerful. I got a bit bored since I watched this movie a dozen times, I changed the channel and watched Hansel and Gretel instead. Dinner came and I was amazed! It was beautiful! I never really imagined myself seated in business class! 

The time for sleeping had arrived. I slept sideways to my left and saw Miko having the same position as I was. It was weird, but it didn't bother me. 

I had the greatest nap ever! I woke up just in time for breakfast. Everyone else was still asleep, including Miko and Tata. I just enjoyed myself with my food. 

After the meal, I had nothing to do. I plugged my earphones on and sunk in my music. I couldn't help noticing that Miko was waking up. I knew I had no interest. When he woke up, he immediately stretched and looked at me. I looked away at once. I took another nap and the next thing I know, I was in Hawaii. 

When we got to the airport, my parents wanted me to go to the immigration process alone. It was kinda nerve wrecking. I met my parents downstairs where the luggage are at. We got our bags then we immediately went to the shuttle. There's this shuttle where only flight attendants ride. Of course, being a 'dependent' of flight attendants, I get to ride with them. 

When we go to the hotel, I was astonished. It was amazing! The Ala Moana Hotel was awesome! We finally got our room key and headed to the room. Mum and dad were tired, so they had to take a nap. I got my laptop and chatted with my friends. 

When they woke up, we went to church. Their church was interesting. Every new comer gets a lay! They gave me a lay. It wasn't made of flowers though, it was made of shells. 

The pilot's family was there too. When I stood up, (to know the new comers) I was embarrassed because I was the only one who stood from the flight. I saw Miko again. He was laughing by himself. That laugh, like "Oh, she's here" laugh. 

When the mass was done, I saw him going out. I walked alone, while mum and dad were talking with some friends, I could see him looking at me. I didn't leave glance anywhere else, and so did he. As I walked along my parents, I could see him shrinking and vanishing. We walked from the church to the hotel. Dad decided it was a day. Although I really wanted to go to the mall and do some shopping, we tucked ourselves in and called it a day. 

When I woke up dad told us that we will be spending our day with his friends. It was a bit awkward. I don't really remember much, but I remembered eating in a Chinese resto where you cook your own food. It was nice. And we spent the night in ROSS. Dad's friends were shopping till it was closing. They gave us a drive back to the hotel and we slept immediately as we went in. 

I was hoping for a shopping day. Dad granted it to me! We were planning to go to the flee market where dad saw a lot of boards. He decided to find me a penny board so that he could buy it cheaper. When we got to the lobby, we met up with some of the crew. One of them, kuya Ian, was supposed to come with us but the our ride didn't have much space in the car. While waiting f
or our ride, kuya Ian and I talked. He's awesome! He weight boards! We were talking about boards afterwards. He always wanted to try to skateboard, but then he can't imagine what will happen when he gets off balanced. At least in wight boarding he would land on water, but in skateboarding, he could crash. I told him I just ride, I don't do tricks, which is true. I told him that I tried to do an ollie once, but I failed. Our ride came, and dad gave kuya Ian directions. 

Our ride was dad's other friend, kuya Boy. He was with his wife, Sandy. They were an awesome pair. When we went to the flee market, we weren't able to find anything. It was just filled with junk. We then went to an outlet store. We were told that Zumiez had an outlet, so we decided to go there. When we got there, the board that I wanted wasn't available in that store. It sucked. So we went to the Vans outlet. Dad bought me a new pair of shoes. We went to get some grub! We went to a resto called Ramenyah! The portions were very plenty! I couldn't eat after! After that, kuya Boy dropped us in the hotel and we went to the Ala Moana mall. I immediately went to the Disney store! I think I was there for hours! A figuring of the Beauty and the Beast characters were sold out. Although, I found what I was looking for. The bear from brave! I was wanting it when we were in Disney World. Good thing Ii didn't buy it, it was way expensive there. Dad wanted me to buy the reversible bear that can turn to a kid then a bear. But I didn't want it because it looked retarded.  

After that, dad dragged me to a surfing store. There were penny boards! I couldn't believe I was gonna have a penny board! Dad took my wallet, and took twenty dollars out. So I paid for the penny board! (partly) It felt awesome holding it with my own hands. I named him Bryce. :) 

We went upstairs to browse the place, and I saw Jamba Juice and I immediately ran for it. We had Jamba Juice and that day was perfect! Yes, I got addicted to Jamba Juice. 

After the mall, we went to Walmart. We bumped into the purser and her daughters (which are dependents as well) The purser was saying that there will be a celebratory dinner tomorrow night in celebration of the captain's retirement. Dad said we'll be going.

When we got to Walmart, we then bump into the female pilot and her family. I was bring my penny board. Miko's eyes and mine met. He just shy smiled at me. It was really awkward. Then dad said we should go buy some food for tomorrow's breakfast, so we left. Mum got me this flower clip. It was cute since I was in Hawaii. 

We got back to the hotel and slept. 

I guess that's it for now. I'm feeling sleepy and this post is getting to long. Will continue tomorrow, promise. 

-Mabel. xx