After a delicious meal for dinner, a good night’s rest, and a non-breakfast food breakfast we headed through security and quickly became the minority near the gate. Seeing many different ethnic backgrounds, primarily of Asian descent was both exciting and disquieting. Walking onto the plane, noticing its immense size, I gave my mom a big virtual hug through the phone. I was very touched to talk with my mom, dad, sister, and other family members before leaving Chicago!
Immediately after finding my seat a little Vietnamese girl took notice to the chocolate lab stuffed animal named Chops I brought. He took her attention as she began petting him and talking to him. It was a cute and fun moment. She also seemed to really like my friend’s stuffed toy. I must mention that the stuffed dog is very special to me; for my sister gave him to me for when I need a hug. The stuffed animal has been hers since she was very young and she wanted me to have him for my journey. I noticed that the airline provided a blanket, pillow, and little slippers for the flight!
Next thing I knew I was headed to Korea. While on the 14 hour journey through the sky I made numerous observations. The flight attendants were very friendly and smiley. I couldn’t believe how accommodating and attentive they were. They were constantly asking if we needed drinks, brought us snacks, and next thing I knew my first meal had arrived. I looked around and noticed no one else had their food. It truly was a great to have selected a vegetarian meal because those meals are served first. The meal was satisfying, filled with fruits, veggies, a roll, crackers, and the main dish. The main dish consisted of rice, bean sprouts, and something else potato like that was spicy! Overall I was pleased! The second meal was served just a few hours before landing. It was the better of the two. I actually wanted a second helping! Imagine that though: Lindsey wanting to eat more, impossible. ;) It consisted of the same types of food but had a much more delicious main course!
The bathrooms were equipped with lotion, toothbrushes, mouthwashes, and other normal plane amenities. I practiced some Korean words on the flight as well, which when spoken to a Korean person they actually understood. That felt good. J Other times I felt completely misunderstood. Additionally, I may have experienced a bit of the Korean culture based on what I have been told when I noticed the flight attendants were very fashionably dressed, wearing high heels, and their hair tied back in a bun. This was just my observation at the time. I have much to learn. Often, I spent time reading the little screen in front of my seat that had our plane location on a map changing as we traveled, times in origin and destination countries, temperatures, speeds, and altitudes. Sleeping, playing a brain teaser game, walking around, eating, and reading passed much of the flight time.
Overall, my experience on this airline was very positive. The 14 hours went by faster than I anticipated they would. I have had a variety of feelings: enthusiasm, slap happiness, uneasiness, tiredness, soreness, and contentment. I could see God orchestrating much of what occurred the past 48 hours or so. Many blessing amongst the challenges!
