There is a newly-wed couple sitting right behind me doing what they think is ‘whispering’ about what they want to do to each other on their first night of honeymoon.
There is a group of ladies who detest a certain Saraswati who won’t move her kitty-party date.
A man punching onto his keyboard so hard I feel bad for technology.
An airhostess who has conveniently forgotten to get my water for the fourth time.
A kid who cries every time there is turbulence and then again when there isn’t.
A certain hairy-nosed man who is snoring so loud, the hair is giving his already annoying snores a complimentary whistle.
A middle-aged woman right in front of me who cannot decide whether to keep the window shades up or down.
An alarm that keeps going off every 20 mins somewhere in the aircraft. Low-key praying it’s an alarm, by the way.
(ahem!)
And a man next to me loudly chewing peanuts and staring into my laptop screen as I type this.
Can’t wait to get off this plane only so someone can ask me how my flight was.
It’s surprising how my answer will always be – ‘It was great!’
What a fun experience a plane ride is to me every time. I’ve always had this love-hate relationship with airplanes. I wish to be on one all the time, and the moment I step onto it, I am like.. Ugh!
You’ll be surprised at how similar men and airplanes can be in so many ways. (hmm.)
The night before every plane journey is a mix of excitement, fear, paranoia, prayers and last-minute packing.
Excitement because travel makes me oh so happy in my heart.
Fear because what if the plane crashes and the last thought I had was – ‘Why is the food cold?’
Paranoia because what if someone steals my belongings from my bag which is locked with a 12 digit safe code and securely tucked in the overhead bin.
Prayers because nobody wants a screaming kid next to them on an airplane. And since nobody wants it, chances are that kid is in seat 17B while I gloat over my window-view from seat 17A.
And last-minute packing because I am one of those people who trust themselves enough to know, no matter how many days in advance I start packing for my trips, I am going to forget to pack something or the other. So why pretend?
I prefer early morning flights. Mainly to avoid the city traffic. Also, I like the idea of having the entire day to myself.
A lot of how my flying experience goes has to do with the on-ground staff of the airline.
Especially on morning flights, I am one rude check-in exec away from gulping 3 shots of espresso to get through the day.
Also, I am still waiting for the golden day when I can use the little fame I have to get a free upgrade on my seat. Apparently, airline company employees are not that big a fan of YouTube yet. Or maybe just MostlySane.
After yet another failed attempt at trying to get a smile out of the security officer who scans your butt in a curtained area, tackling queue-defying aunties with razor-sharp elbows is the next thing on my agenda. All those years of taking the Mumbai local to college had to pay off some day. All for getting my bag off the security conveyor belt.
Queues are a great place to judge character, by the way.
You know exactly whether certain people are worth a smile when you pass them in the aisle on your way to the washroom.
And then of course there is all the extra time you miscalculated before leaving home. If you are from a middle class Indian family like me, your father is going to insist on leaving an eternity before your reporting time. Hence when check-in and security is breezy especially when you don’t expect it to be, you end up spending too much time before boarding convincing yourself why you shouldn’t buy any food as meals are included in your ticket. Ahh!
Unlike common opinion, on most days I love airplane food. Call me crazy but yummy or not, the idea of feasting (or nibbling, when it comes to some airlines) thousands of feet above the ground is kind of revolutionary to me.
The food on today’s flight though is better than most others. Keema Pav? Hard to hate on that.
If only all the peanut chewing noises coming out of my co-passenger hadn’t made me nauseous to the idea of chewing all together.
But the one good thing about being stuffed in a tin box with people who might or might not be fond of each other is just how considerate everyone gets on an airplane.
I have held enough unknown shivering hands every time there was turbulence.
I have seen a doctor perform CPR on a baby choking on food.
I have seen an elderly couple talk to a young man during takeoff only so they could take his mind off his fear of flying alone.
I have seen my parents hold hands in June of 2016 when our plane couldn’t land for an hour and the turbulence convinced us we weren’t going to make it.
I have seen an airhostess hug a man who kept getting sick.
I have seen a bunch of strangers stand in unison against a man who kept touching the airhostess inappropriately.
I have seen newly married couples getting congratulated.
I have seen expectant mothers getting safe-flying advice.
I have seen smiles.
I have seen frowns.
I have seen fights.
I have seen kisses.
I have seen life.
And as much as everyone complains about bad food and rude stewards and annoying co-passengers, we still make do. And we would do it again. And again.
I wish we were more like us on earth like we are above.
Omg this is so beautiful ❤️ Loved it worth the wait definitely 😇😘 Sucha a lovely experience i just had by just reading it THANK YOU for this
Yaar, Prajakta, You are simply AMAZING! loved it!
Just wow!
My advice to everyone reading this just hold your phone tight and don’t blink because this airplane ride will be your best one.
This is the best blog of all the blogs that you’ve written. Very well written, I loved your expressing style,language, words and everything, keep it up.
This was so freaking amazing Prajakta! I would say this is your best! 🙂
You are best at whatever you do…I love your work may it be , videos or blogs , this blog was definitely worth all the wait…more power to you dear. As I read through it made me think about all of my flight experiences.
You make us all feel so relaxed and refreshed by your work. Keep blogging 😘..love you
Regards ,
Dumdums
Loved the article, Simple and nice!
Reminds me of my love-hate relationship with flights. 🤣🤣
Oh My God! The best thing i have ever read♥️🙈 There is a big smile on my face after reading this😌💕
Amazing Job Prajakta, This post was so beautiful 😍
Such a Meticulous content ! . Worth reading it and u r just amazing !!
Wow!!! I just loved it … Especially the ending …. I just don’t wanted it to end .😻.. Why don’t u write more often I love reading your blogs and yes I love u prajakta … U are my inspiration…. Thank u for always inspiring us 😘😘 waiting for the next one eagerly❤❤
You are just getting better every time. Loved it. Thank you for sharing 😘
It’s awesome!!! The fear of plan crashing is everytime there in my mind. This thought once striked in ur mind it continuously pop up in your head. This happens every time i travel by a plane. Thanks for making journey easier. Bcoz u made me understand through this blog that rather than sticking to one thought i can see people around me observe them or just have my food whether hot or cold.😂
I had goosebumps reading the last part 😭 so beautifully written❤❤
Ua just superb prajakta…..❤❤thanks always for telling or teaching us to look world with gorgeous view ….awaiting for such superb blogs n video…always ua big fan❤❤❤😘
It was really nice essep the last line even i write! Would you like reading?
This is so relatable!
Such a nice read.Gotta admit though,a plane ride is so much fun
You made my day …I had fracture on my leg and was stressed and your blog dont know,how made me smile ❤❤
Every time i read an article on your blog, i eagerly wait for the next and your every article is always worth the wait. Amazing!!!
Woowwww!😻
Amazing!
Loved it
Especially d part where I mention ur parents holding hands😍💕
You*😂
Loved the blog. The name is so catchy. The pictures are amazing. Everything goes well together. Enjoyed it thoroughly. More power to you, girl.❤️💪
I just read your first blog you are a very good writer, i really loved it.
Please keep writing more for us to read.
Happy and safe journey.
Love Love☺☺☺
This is such an awesome blog! You can actually feel the same things while reading it and that’s what is the beauty of your writing!❤️Keep writing more…. #lovelove
This was so beautiful prajakta!! So real ..so relatable feelings.. yet unnoticed ! May you write a book soon!! ❤Lotsaa love
Great one! I felt like this write-up shouldn’t end sooner..
Last line.. Amazing!
Simply WoW. I just started following your few days back and it keeps getting better by the day. Reading this felt as if I was narrating my own experience. Kudos to the way you have put your thoughts together to make it a great story. Keep writing more for people like US ❤️❤️❤️
The best one so far ❤ loved it prajakta ❤
So damn true….ur writesup are just awesome….u right which is so relatable to ur lifes…thanks dude….u r just awesome….lots of love from ur ek rply waiting fan
You are amazing dear.. I feel addicted to your writing.. just don’t want to stop reading it..
Thank you for these experiences..❤❤❤❤
Just one word gorgeous….u r blog is AMAZING ….
There. I finally have a favourite blogger now! Love your work Prajakta. Keep shining! All the best. ♥️
– Always your DumDum !! 🙂
Last paragraph ❤
Gorgeous!💗
The last line. :’)
Love the way you express your thoughts. It’s amazing❤
This is GOLD!
I am a student preparing for my 1st alone journey 1st time outside India. Super excited to experience the life you just mentioned!
Wow you beautiful lady! You write such fact things & it’s always fun to read & watch mostlysane because why not ?!😛
#lovelove
☺ just a smile explains everything what i wanted to say to you. My dream is to meet you talk to you and hope being in that same flight together and spend some good long time with you but my this dream will never be fulfilled as i dont know how long will i be on this earth and go above.love you. By the way the articles on this blog are just to the point loved them and gave me the guts to write to you. Bye.
This is beauty 💕💕
Fantastic blog
Amazing thought process
Perfectly got the feeling in words…
Wow. This is so beautiful! You make my day better! I love you so much! Your writing skills amaze me💕 love you🌸❤️
It was a peaceful blog I can say! This was really so nice to read! It was like a journey going on and on… Love it ! Love you too Prajakta!❤❤
I love ur blogs and YouTube videos !!!
That was beautiful!! Keep it goinggg
I am also a big fan of airport scenes and enjoying different people scenes.As i waz reading through your blog it was almost like i am walking through my own airport experience scene to scene..i love the feeling that you can oggole at handsome men without any inhibitions while admiring the whole picture. Very beautifully written with intricate details and looking forward to more such readings.♥️
U and your blogs are just awesome!💕
Good write up you boss lady❤. And yes,Being just like the way u are, is way more attractive😊
Loved it😘😘🐼
Great one! You are amazing. I love you beautiful soul💕😙