My friend once told me… “late” is my middle name. And I just have to keep proving it…
While heading to the airport in Penang, I was just sharing stories with Nic and Sheila about how I nearly missed my flights previously, and telling them, this time I’m very sure it’s 630pm. I did my internet check-in and thought, well, I can be there at 530pm and still board on time. As usual, I looked for my flight details upon arriving at the airport, and to my horror, it says 605pm. The conversation with the check-in personel went like this…
Me: *walked towards one of the many closed counters* Erm… I’m checking in for 605pm flight to Singapore…
CIP: Sorry, it’s closed, you have to wait for the next flight.
Me: Can you please let me go through?
CIP: I’m sorry, I’ll put you on the next flight.
Me: … ok, but I checked in already
CIP: !!!! *speaking in the calmest tone he could muster*… Mr Tan… even if you have checked in, you STILL have to be here early.
Me: I…
CIP to colleague: Help me print a ticket for 63 Kilo… *typing furiously on his computer*
CIP to Me: *look at all my bags (4 of them)* You have to hand carry everything…
Me: But got liquid inside… more than 100ml…
(at this point, I can tell he wants to tear me apart… but still keeping it very professional)
CIP: Ok, bring it here… *handed me the boarding pass* now go to the gate IMMEDIATELY!!
Me: …*points at his desk*… my passport.
CIP: … (good thing they are not armed, else I think he’ll shoot me)
I think they are going to ban me from flying very soon. Ok ok, I promise, next time I’ll be there early, I’ll bring a book to read. So sorry about the inconveniences, but I have to say, they are so much nicer than the ones I encountered in Singapore, because here, they “follow law”.
Tsk tsk tsk “speechless” :S
*hides*
Tell me, was the CIP a short,Chinese guy with big eyes and teeth? I used to work for SIA and he sounds like my ex-colleague.
Btw, I’m Sheila’s friend – the one that couldn’t make it for Aidan’s birthday cause my daughter was ill.
Love your photos
Hi Michelle!! Yeah, I heard from Sheila that Darrell (I hope I got it right) was sick. I hope she’s alright now.
The CIP is erm… I don’t think he’s short, but he wears glasses. Can see his teeth, cuz he didn’t smile at all (for obvious reasons:P). I bet you guys hate people like me ya?:P kekeke.
He he..it’s Jornee…I didn’t want to say anything about his teeth the first time, but yes he does have prominent teeth.
Hate is a strong word but we do feel like strangling late comers at times
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Her name is Darielle. She’s much better now. Thanks! I’ll try to send you a picture of her.
Hahaha!:P Well, we’ll leave it as that. I don’t want to have problems checking in next time in case he reads this:P
I think I better start being a little more disciplined with my check in times. I’m so trying my luck all the time:P
Good to hear that Darielle is better now. Just saw her photos you sent. She has BIG eyes like Aidan!! No wonder both of them got along so well:)
He he…thanks! Me doting Mum..send photo of daughter to everyone who asks how she is…must learn to take shots like you..
Quote from a friend of mine – “Form is temporary, Class is permanent” – he was talking bout football of course but looking at your talented work brought this phrase to mind..
She’s such a darling, I’m sure you guys will be able to get some great photos with her, especially she seems pretty cooperative in front of the lens:)
Your comments are too kind. Class aside, I hope form stays for as long as possible. hehe:)