Perks of being a shortie

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My Funny Flight Experience!

So, let me share one of my funniest flight experiences with you all!

I once had a connecting flight from Vietnam to Germany, and oh boy, it was a journey to remember!

The Struggle at Vietnam’s Airport

I had a 5-hour layover at Vietnam’s airport, but the real struggle was that I hadn’t slept for an entire day and night. For some reason, I just can’t fall asleep while traveling unless I’m completely exhausted.

At first, I was sitting very decently in the waiting area, trying to act all proper because I felt like everyone was looking at me. Since I was a foreigner, I guess I attracted some attention. 😂 Chinese and Vietnamese people really love seeing foreigners!

To make things worse, the airport WiFi refused to connect to my phone. I was bored out of my mind. I tried playing some games for a while, but then I started getting a headache.

After about two hours of pretending to be a sober and decent girl, I finally told myself:

"ENOUGH. I WANT TO SLEEP NOW. I CAN'T PRETEND ANYMORE!"

The chairs were all connected, so I put my backpack on one seat and laid across four seats, stretching my body freely. 😂😂 I set an alarm for boarding time, placed my phone under my cheek, and knocked out.

I slept for two hours straight, and I have no idea how many people gave me weird looks, but honestly, I was too tired to care. I had already traveled a full day by train and then took a flight from China to Vietnam, so at that point, exhaustion won.

When I woke up, I went to the counter to ask for WiFi again, but... still no luck. 😩 I just sighed and sat back down.

The Airplane Drama Begins!

Before boarding, I had already asked the guy at the counter for a window seat because I absolutely hate sitting in the aisle. Luckily, he granted my wish. (Pro tip: Always ask at the counter for your preferred seat! I always ask for a window seat, and so far, I’ve been lucky! 😉)

Once I boarded the plane, I saw that it was a three-seat row:

I had the window seat

The middle seat was empty

A German uncle (probably in his 50s) was sitting in the aisle seat

We exchanged a polite “Hello”, and I excitedly looked out the window… but after five minutes, I realized—it was 2:00 AM, and I couldn’t see anything outside. 😂

My back was already aching badly, but I was still trying to sit properly in front of that uncle, pretending to be a well-mannered traveler. I decided to watch Logan to pass the time.

The flight duration was 12 hours. The crew served dinner, but I wasn’t hungry since I had already eaten at KFC at the airport.

The Breaking Point: I NEED TO LIE DOWN!

After three hours of sitting, I checked the time and realized I still had nine more hours to go. My back was killing me, and I had been traveling for over 36 hours straight without proper rest.

That’s when I thought to myself:

"I CAN'T DO THIS ANYMORE. I CAN'T SIT FOR NINE MORE HOURS!" 😩😩

So, I finally turned to the uncle and asked:

"Sir, would you mind if I use the middle seat? I just want to lie down for a while."

He smiled and said, "Of course!"

He grabbed his phone from the middle seat, and I wasted no time—I placed my small pillow near his thigh (LOL) and stretched my legs across both seats, lying down comfortably. 🤣🤣

And guess what? I slept for SIX damn hours straight!

The Aftermath: Waking Up to a Compliment (or an Insult? 😂)

When I woke up, my left side was completely numb, but at least my backache was gone!

The German uncle chuckled and greeted me:

"Good morning, young girl! I wish I had a small, slim, and flexible body like yours so I could fit on two chairs too."

At that moment, I was conflicted—should I take it as a compliment and say "thank you" or should I apologize for taking over the middle seat? 🤣🤣

For context, this uncle was super tall and quite heavy, probably over 6 feet tall and 90+ kg, while I’m just 5’1” and 49 kg. So yeah… sometimes being short has its advantages! 😜😂

The Final Adventure: Almost Losing My Luggage!

After landing, we both had breakfast together, and then we walked to the arrival hall. The uncle even helped me find my luggage—which was a lifesaver because I was standing in the wrong baggage claim area the whole time! 🤦‍♀️

I was near the VIP luggage section, looking for my bag in confusion, when the uncle walked over and said:

"Miss, you’re standing at the wrong row. This is for VIP luggage. Come with me, I’ll take you to the right section."

Awww! He was really kind. I could tell he must be a great father in real life.

I thanked him, and he left for the airport exit, while I headed to the domestic flights area to catch another flight to my family's city.

And that’s it!

This was one of my most memorable and hilarious flight experiences—where I slept on two seats, used a stranger’s thigh as a pillow border, and passed out for six straight hours! 🤣

Now it’s your turn! Share your funny flight experiences in the comments—I’d love to read them!

📢 Coming up next: My crazy swimming experience in an aqua park! Stay tuned—it’s my absolute favorite one! 😜

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