13 Emotional Stages You Go Through On A Long Layover

Ever been stuck in a layover airport for what seemed like hours on end? Us too! It’s the price we have to pay to get to that far off destination we’ve been dreaming of going to. Looking back on that long wait though, you have to admit, your reactions eventually become something to laugh about. Let’s reminisce those “emotional stages” as we played the notorious waiting game.

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1. When you’re still full of energy

Bring it on!

2. When you have enough time to eat

Trying to keep yourself distracted, huh?

3. Then you walk off what you just ate in the Duty-free section

Time to exercise!

4. You then check your social media

What are your friends up to?

5. When you look at the time and only an hour has passed

You’ve gotta be kidding!

6. You slowly realise you have enough time to do everything but nothing

Oh no…

7. Impatience hits you hard

Deep. Breaths.

8. Trying to convince yourself that you’re okay

But who are you kidding…

Ayaw ko naaaaa! Iyak nalang.

9. You want to sleep but you have to guard your things

You’re not asking for much…

10. Two hours before boarding

There is light at the end of the tunnel.

11. Almost there

Onti nalang, bes!

12. You’ve never been this excited to carry your bags

Grab your carry-ons, because you’ve got somewhere to be!

13. Pila na!

At last, it is time to board the plane.

You did it!

See, that wasn’t so bad. Well, now it isn’t. Of course, when it’s happening, we can’t help but complain. But at least it gives us something to laugh about in the future!

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