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23 Thoughts At Airports And On Planes

We really cannot escape these thoughts, can we?

Manasi Danke

Jul 12, 2016

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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We don't always travel by plane, but when we do, we can't contain our thoughts and excitement. No matter what we do, we typically have the same experience at different airports. Yeah, we can't really escape these thoughts.

1. This airport is a giant work of art- the curvy roads, elevated platforms, and glass structures. Now does it have Wifi?

2. These rolling suitcases are awesome.

3. Horizontal Escalator? Yes, I really do have super speed.

4. What if the kiosk does not print out my boarding pass? I actually reserved a seat and everything, right?

5. Ok, so the TSA = security check. Security check = no water. Gulps down bottle (jug) of water.

6. Wow, there is so much food at the terminals! There's Indian, Chinese, Italian, American, etc... Can I just order everything?

7. Approaches terminal. Sees sports gift shops. Buys hoddies and keychains. Realizes there is more of the same stuff at home.

8. Wow, these planes look huge through those windows. Why is the lighting always too bad to take a great picture?

9. Has three hours to find the gate. Finds the gate in 5 minutes. Waits impatiently for 2 hours 55 minutes until boarding time.

10. How is this pathway securely fastened to the plane? What if I fall through that tiny crack between the plane and the walkway?

11. How are there no more overhead slots and bins to store my luggage? Sees one more available slot and rushes to claim the spot.

12. A flight attendant demonstates the safety procedure. There is no pamphlet in the seat pocket. Um, how am I supposed to remember all of this if the plane...?

13. Movies cost extra on some domestic flights. Oh great I can't watch any movies. Wifi costs extra on international flights. Oh great I can't surf the web.

14. Backseat entertainment? Wifi? Leg room? Window seat?

15. Why do I only see water, fields, and mountains?

16. Should I sleep? Is it safe to sleep? Ok, maybe I'll sleep for a little while. Yeah, I'll sleep. Yes, I'll do it. Sleeps for 5 hours.

17. No crying baby? Best flight ever.

18. The plane lands before all the snacks are served. Yeah, thanks buddy.

19. When the tray tables are a source of entertainment.

20. Are we there yet? Stares at the world map on the plane.

21. Having to go to the bathroom during turbulence. Yeah, that's fun.

22. Plane stops. Rushes to grab luggage.

23. Recognizes suitcase at baggage claim. Rushes to grab it before anyone else does. It is not like anyone else will grab it, right?

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We really cannot escape these thoughts, can we?

1. This airport is a giant work of art- the curvy roads, elevated platforms, and glass structures. Now does it have Wifi?

2. These rolling suitcases are awesome.

3. Horizontal Escalator? Yes, I really do have super speed.

4. What if the kiosk does not print out my boarding pass? I actually reserved a seat and everything, right?

5. Ok, so the TSA = security check. Security check = no water. *Gulps down bottle (jug) of water.*

6. Wow, there is so much food at the terminals! There's Indian, Chinese, Italian, American, etc... Can I just order everything?

7. *Approaches terminal. Sees sports gift shops. Buys hoddies and keychains. Realizes there is more of the same stuff at home.*

8. Wow, these planes look huge through those windows. Why is the lighting always too bad to take a great picture?

9. *Has three hours to find the gate. Finds the gate in 5 minutes. Waits impatiently for 2 hours 55 minutes until boarding time.*

10. How is this pathway securely fastened to the plane? What if I fall through that tiny crack between the plane and the walkway?

11. How are there no more overhead slots and bins to store my luggage? *Sees one more available slot and rushes to claim the spot.*

12. A flight attendant demonstates the safety procedure. There is no pamphlet in the seat pocket. Um, how am I supposed to remember all of this if the plane...?

13. Movies cost extra on some domestic flights. Oh great I can't watch any movies. Wifi costs extra on international flights. Oh great I can't surf the web.

14. Backseat entertainment? Wifi? Leg room? Window seat?

15. Why do I only see water, fields, and mountains?

16. Should I sleep? Is it safe to sleep? Ok, maybe I'll sleep for a little while. Yeah, I'll sleep. Yes, I'll do it. *Sleeps for 5 hours.*

17. No crying baby? Best flight ever.

18. The plane lands before all the snacks are served. Yeah, thanks buddy.

19. When the tray tables are a source of entertainment.

20. Are we there yet? *Stares at the world map on the plane.*

21. Having to go to the bathroom during turbulence. Yeah, that's fun.

22. Plane stops. *Rushes to grab luggage.*

23. *Recognizes suitcase at baggage claim. Rushes to grab it before anyone else does.* It is not like anyone else will grab it, right?

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5. Ok, so the TSA = security check. Security check = no water. Gulps down bottle (jug) of water.

7. Approaches terminal. Sees sports gift shops. Buys hoddies and keychains. Realizes there is more of the same stuff at home.

9. Has three hours to find the gate. Finds the gate in 5 minutes. Waits impatiently for 2 hours 55 minutes until boarding time.

11. How are there no more overhead slots and bins to store my luggage? Sees one more available slot and rushes to claim the spot.

16. Should I sleep? Is it safe to sleep? Ok, maybe I'll sleep for a little while. Yeah, I'll sleep. Yes, I'll do it. Sleeps for 5 hours.

20. Are we there yet? Stares at the world map on the plane.

22. Plane stops. Rushes to grab luggage.

23. Recognizes suitcase at baggage claim. Rushes to grab it before anyone else does. It is not like anyone else will grab it, right?

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