Ya, I wish..

But what has just happened in the last 12 hours is so dramatic that I almost suspected that someone is putting me on a reality show (ie. The Truman Show)

Plot synopsis:

8.15 pm: Due to poor flight management – ran from Hong Kong Terminal 2 to Terminal 1. And later boarded at Terminal 1. Flight delayed. Coughing my lungs out.

12.10 am: Touched down at Singapore Changi Airport. Final checked for my standby flight status to the next plane. They joked:”Fly now or never…” Great….

2 am: Went to bed finally after unpacking and packing.

6 am: Woke up to go to airport again.

7.35 am: I MISSED THE FLIGHT!!! I remembered seeing the magic number of “8.50″. The ground staff said it was 8.05am.

7.40 am: At SQ counter. Still begging to board the plane.
“Sorry ma’am, the gate is closed!”

“Please please…I can run very fast!! PLEASE!”

“When is the next flight?!?!”

“Sorry, all the other flights are overbooked..same for tomorrow.”

“I KNOW!! I was told 3 months ago! PLEASE!!!! I want to go back for cny!”

7.50 am: Almost tearing. Suddenly thought of the snowstorms in China

“Hang on…why don’t you board Malaysia Airlines. I’ve checked. They have seats. But you may not be able to use your ticket.”

“Ok…I’ll do anything to get on the plane.”

8.00 am: Have my air ticket endorsed by MAS. I can still use my ticket!! *grin*.

8.10 am: Feeling very traumatised. Bought a butter croissant and a cup of Earl Grey to calm my nerves. Connected to internet. Replying emails from work.

8.20 am: Bought a stranger breakfast at the airport. Credit card can’t be used, do not have cash that can be accepted by the cashier. I offered to pay.

He said:”I didn’t know you though. How do I pay you back?”

“It’s OK. It is my treat!”

8.40 am: The waitress came. “Ma’am, this is for you.”

A BLUE BERRY PIE!

“It’s from the Mr. just now. He said thanks.”

9.11 am: Typing this entry. Prayed that I won’t miss the flight at 11.05 am.

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