cybette said:

cybette

Dallas tripku. And so it begins

1 year, 6 months ago.

132 comments so far

  • cybette

    12 hours to flight. Dinner with friends, pack, some odds and ends, cab, bus at 3am, airport, etc. Sounds good but never enough time :-p

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • R200

    Happy tripku. :)

    1 year, 6 months ago by R200

  • sachaqs

    Yay! Take care. :)

    1 year, 6 months ago by sachaqs

  • TheBlueNile

    Hauskaa ja turvallista matkaa!

    1 year, 6 months ago by TheBlueNile

  • angelmartinez

    great. Hope you have a nice tripku @cybette

    1 year, 6 months ago by angelmartinez

  • map

    Safe trip, you're on my mind!

    1 year, 6 months ago by map

  • chibbigirl

    can't wait to see you on this end... :)

    1 year, 6 months ago by chibbigirl

  • LonelyBob

    Safe travels @cybette and have a good tripku back to the States.

    1 year, 6 months ago by LonelyBob

  • vaibhavsharma

    Bon voyage!

    1 year, 6 months ago by vaibhavsharma

  • cybette

    Thanks everyone, i'm really excited. All packed and just called for a taxi to bus station. 2:30am and wide awake!

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • sachaqs

    Blast, once landing done, please. ,)

    1 year, 6 months ago by sachaqs

  • cybette

    25 minutes early, oh well, better than late. Time to check out what i've missed today on jaiku :)

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • cybette

    Brr... Didn't bring scarf and gloves, coz it's like 30+C in dallas, but now freezing waiting for the bus

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • jukkaeklund

    Have a safe one!

    1 year, 6 months ago by jukkaeklund

  • cybette

    Slept through most of the bus ride. A guy came on later (i think in Hämeenlinna) and sat next to me, his knees kept bumping into mine (long legs and all, but perhaps also intentionally?) - he's cute enough so he's forgiven.

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • cybette

    Reached airport, checked in and through security in 15 minutes (got patted down as usual), now drinking a €2.80 orange juice (want to sleep on flight so no coffee). 2 hrs to flight, 1.5 to boarding. I'm bored.

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • cybette

    Bought some chocolates, my dallas coworkers seem to like them. Waiting at gate to board, switching e90 off now as i forgot to charge it last night. Well i do have n95 and exx as backup but can hardly keep my eyes open now anyway

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • cybette

    shit, first flight was 40 minutes late. I have 35 min to make my connecting flight

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • Cityrat59

    Yesus, RUN GURL

    1 year, 6 months ago by Cityrat59

  • map

    Good shoes? Run, baby!

    1 year, 6 months ago by map

  • cybette

    shoes weren't the problem, there just wasn't enough time. First flight landed after boarding has started for second flight and i still had to go through security and change terminals. Now i'm booked on the next flight, delaying my schedule by about 2.5 hours. At least i didn't have to wait a whole day, although that might mean a london meetku instead??

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • Cityrat59

    Good thinking @cybette better to see the bright points than the dark shadows.

    1 year, 6 months ago by Cityrat59

  • cybette

    @cityrat59 oh, i've had all kinds of travel "fun" that things like this don't bother me anymore. I've been stranded in london for 10 days before, that was freaking expensive, and overnights in many airports due to delays and diverts due to weather etc. Flying is exciting, you never kno what's gonna happen, i love it!

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • map

    Oh, Heathrow? Running doesn't help there! 2,5 hrs isn't THAT bad. Hope you get some sleep in plane.

    1 year, 6 months ago by map

  • Cityrat59

    @cybette Well, well You're one experienced lady! ;) But it's good that you have this and can aplly to the situation without going crzy. And still 2,5 hours isn't that bad really.

    1 year, 6 months ago by Cityrat59

  • cybette

    yeah, i was so relieved when she told me the time of the next flight i almost jumped the counter to hug her :) and i pretty much passed out during the previous flight and must have been speaking finnish in my sleep coz the flight attendents spoke only finnish to me and my responses seem to convince them i'm a native speaker (although only words like huomenta, joo, ei, kyllä, kahvia kiitos, missä on vessa, anteeksi, hyvä...)

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • Cityrat59

    @cybette I was undergoing surgery 8 years ago and at that time I lived with a woman from UK. When iwas in the wakeup area I was only talking in English and I was really rude(not my way to be) so when I was back at my room one of the nurses came by to see if I was really Swedish. She told me the story and I was blushing....

    1 year, 6 months ago by Cityrat59

  • cybette

    they say in trauma situations sometimes parts of your brain shuts down while other parts are extremely heightened. But i was only sleeping! Lol. Now at gate, i think i should make this flight ... Hope my luggage makes it too! Have heard many many stories about lost/late luggages in heathrow

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • Bishop

    @cybette, glad your trip is progressing, even if not as smoothly as it could be! :)

    BTW I seem to remember some story (fiction?) about some Brits unmasking a German spy in WW2 who had been in some sort of accident, and they had set it up so that when he woke up in the hospital recovery room everyone around him was speaking German and he thought he was back in Germany and so started talking German... :)

    1 year, 6 months ago by Bishop

  • chelx

    Hello Carol, sorry for late input, hope u make it thru and have a safe trip to Dallas. HUGS dear

    1 year, 6 months ago by chelx

  • cybette

    in dallas! Omg, such a surreal feeling. Seeing the outside temp rise from -72F to +90F on the flight status screen during the descent... I'm going to be sweating like a pig!!

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • dst

    Gotten used to the moderate Finnish climate?

    1 year, 6 months ago by dst

  • R200

    -72F?

    1 year, 6 months ago by R200

  • TheBlueNile

    I think they have air-conditioning outdoors too nowadays.

    1 year, 6 months ago by TheBlueNile

  • R200

    seems so..

    1 year, 6 months ago by R200

  • map

    @cybette: Good to hear you have landed safely!

    1 year, 6 months ago by map

  • whiteg

    so glad to hear you landed safe and sound.:)

    1 year, 6 months ago by whiteg

  • jkniiv

    @r200: The reason is more like the descent from stratosphere to troposphere.

    1 year, 6 months ago by jkniiv

  • cybette

    lol, the -72F was at 38000ft in the air. Had a slight scare at immigration, almost didn't let me in the country. Finally got to drive my altima after 8 months!!! Sister loves her pink E65 and i'm playing with an LG phone right now (my prepaid virgin mobile phone). No internet access at my sis' place (ahhhhhhh help) so that's the first thing to find tomorrow morning.

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • jkniiv

    @cybette: Take care cos you know the worst is next: the form of personal transport called the automobile. ;) Anyway, nice to hear you're safe and sound.

    1 year, 6 months ago by jkniiv

  • sachaqs

    What happened at immigration? The american asian finnish girl looked too suspect? :D

    +1 nice to hear.

    1 year, 6 months ago by sachaqs

  • PandaGirl9

    @cybette: WELCOME HOME! we are soooo close now!!!

    1 year, 6 months ago by PandaGirl9

  • CaffeineJunky

    I love how you include us in your trips, even if I forget to tell you.

    Have fun in Dallas!

    1 year, 6 months ago by CaffeineJunky

  • chelx

    YAYYYYY! :) Glad you are safe in landing and you are clear from the immigration. Hugs @PandaGirl9, helllo to you :) Hope both of you do meet up now.

    And have fun in the driving, Carol :)

    1 year, 6 months ago by chelx

  • Cityrat59

    Enjoy Carol, and drive safe okay?

    1 year, 6 months ago by Cityrat59

  • cybette

    arrgh no internet and jaiku, missing all of you! But had a great night's sleep (although i started waking up every hour from 5am), Banana leaf (thai) for dinner last night, watched SNL, couldn't keep my eyes open, and to bed. Now going to take a shower and meet my sis and a friend for Dim Sum! About immigration, i was away too long with green card status and deemed to have abandoned my residency. Long story... Can't wait to see gloria and the rest of my friends soon!

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • cybette

    drivekuing! Ahhhh haven't done this in soooooo long. Wheeeeee!

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • krisguy

    Have a safe weekend. Memorial Day in TX = FTW!

    1 year, 6 months ago by krisguy

  • dsample

    drivekuing... errr, go careful :o)

    1 year, 6 months ago by dsample

  • Cityrat59

    Whoa!!!! Keep the car on the way Drivekuing

    1 year, 6 months ago by Cityrat59

  • cybette

    memorial day sales! Going shopping tomorrow. Went to my uncle's place after lunch and spent an afternoon there, they are also trying to sell their house. It's definitely a buyer's market now...so not looking good for my house either.

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • cybette

    almost cried when i touched my steinway again. so sad that i can't have it with me. as for him, he aged so much... he cooked for me, and i feel myself getting all softhearted. he knows exactly what buttons to push. i need to be strong, but i am anything but strong right now.

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • CaffeineJunky

    Strong is always what it's cracked up to be.

    1 year, 6 months ago by CaffeineJunky

  • map

    Bunny, you are so brave and strong, don't be too hard to yourself! HUGS!

    1 year, 6 months ago by map

  • whiteg

    hmm, I think the housing market in the U.S is quite competing, people want to sell their house.

    1 year, 6 months ago by whiteg

  • dsample

    You're only human. You'll do whatever's right for you though. You need to be a little selfish after so long, but not being strong isn't necessarily a weakness. Big hugs waiting for when you get back.

    1 year, 6 months ago by dsample

  • whiteg

    dear Carol, you are now there dealing with the whole situation by yourself, you are already strong enough.

    Just hang on, think about your sister and close friends who support you there, the difficult time will pass. We will warmly welcome you when you come back.hug

    1 year, 6 months ago by whiteg

  • cybette

    dear friends, reading your words give me strength. Thank you, each and everyone of you. Last night was kinda rough, but with a positive ending by meeting another friend (a Finn, lol) for a drink (ok, two actually)

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • chelx

    Carol dear, just want to give you big big HUGS! :)

    1 year, 6 months ago by chelx

  • jkniiv

    People do what they need to survive (physically and emotionally) -- this also applies to the other side of this equation. You can allow him to push your buttons but then you can to mute your responses, too, and not feel too guilty about it. Btw mucho hugs!

    1 year, 6 months ago by jkniiv

  • cybette

    Hugs received, thank you! Well, some retail therapy today, 1 top, 1 bottom, and 4 pairs of shoes. Yes, four, i surprised myself as well :-p

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • CaffeineJunky

    Shoes always helps.

    1 year, 6 months ago by CaffeineJunky

  • chelx

    Yes agree with @cj :)

    1 year, 6 months ago by chelx

  • chibbigirl

    so what else are you up to Carol?? :)

    1 year, 6 months ago by chibbigirl

  • cybette

    in nokia building. Omg. I miss this place and the people

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • cybette

    saw so many coworkers today and had fun catching up with everyone. one week here is not enough, i'll end up disappointing some people (and myself) :( oh well, just have to make the best of what i have... lots of emotions but no time to pause and ponder. i'll probably be a mess when i get back to tampere :P

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • cybette

    @chibbigirl the houston trip will probably be on Sunday, i'll let you know the details soon!

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • map

    @cybette: We take care of you when you come back :-)! I'm missing you already!

    1 year, 6 months ago by map

  • jkniiv

    Watch out Houstonites, the Chibbette is soon loose downtown. ;)

    1 year, 6 months ago by jkniiv

  • cybette

    going to sign some forms, no, not those yet, but something for the house. headache. bleah. at least i'm looking cute in my new size 4 capris. haven't been a size 4 in more than 10 years.

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • jkniiv

    Cute w/ capris +1 :)

    1 year, 6 months ago by jkniiv

  • cybette

    i thought he had everything taken care of and all i needed to do was sign some papers to transfer power of attorney to him, at least that was the impression i got. but no. FUCK NO. nothing was ready, he didn't know what was needed, now swearing and cursing like the whole world has wronged him. how i ever trusted this man with the rest of my life, i do not know. but at least my heart has hardened once again, making it easier to deal with this shit that he has sinked us both in.

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • map

    Bunny, TIGHT HUG!

    1 year, 6 months ago by map

  • CaffeineJunky

    I'll cuss with you. Don't need to know the whole story, just know you have my support. Been there done that and it does fucking suck. Sucks the life out of you. Cry, vent, scream. We care.

    1 year, 6 months ago by CaffeineJunky

  • jkniiv

    Ponders about the fukked up state ordinary, wonderful things seem to end up in ... the ever increasing entropy that is against us, yet some of us survive for a while. Hugz hurled your way :/

    1 year, 6 months ago by jkniiv

  • phoneboy

    Family shit sucks hugs

    1 year, 6 months ago by phoneboy

  • angelmartinez

    Hugs Carol. Hang in there girl, you'll get through this shit and then life will be better :-)

    1 year, 6 months ago by angelmartinez

  • LonelyBob

    Try to take it easy Carol these situations tend to take time and get messy. They do get solved over time though. Try and enjoy your visit to the States (the home of the Super Size everything).

    1 year, 6 months ago by LonelyBob

  • shika

    ok now my turn to curse with the group....

    1 year, 6 months ago by shika

  • cybette

    i'm so lucky and blessed to have all your supportive comments, emails, SMSes and IMs. sorry i can't reply to each and every one of you right now but do know that i truly appreciate them all and they really help. now filling in form for re-entry permit, not sure what for (if i don't plan on returning permanently) but doing it anyway.

    1 year, 6 months ago by cybette

  • sachaqs

    Good luck @cybette. hugs too. :) Hope things will get better very soon for you!

    1 year, 6 months ago by sachaqs

  • overpills

    how did i miss this... hugs from this side too, and all the warm thoughts. i'm sure you'll cope better than you think! because you're one smart and gorgeous cookie x x

    1 year, 6 months ago by overpills

  • BigEclipse

    Hugs @cybette.

    1 year, 6 months ago by BigEclipse

  • KevanV

    when I last saw this tread it was about running from one terminal to another to avoid missing a plane... Sorry to hear things haven't gone well ((((Big Hugs)))) and try to keep smiling, it always helps in bad situations.

    1 year, 6 months ago by KevanV

  • cybette

    trying to keep smiling :) now trip to lawyer's followed by a hair appointment. can't wait for Billy to work his magic on my head :P

    1 year, 5 months ago by cybette

  • bubu1uk

    @cybette: at least something that will make you happier. ;) wish you luck with everything.

    1 year, 5 months ago by bubu1uk

  • cybette

    magic happened, and now i have a date with my hair stylist. not sure if it's a good idea but let's see what happens.

    1 year, 5 months ago by cybette

  • chelx

    :) that's a good one :) hugs :)

    1 year, 5 months ago by chelx

  • cybette

    interesting date, he's a drummer too! Probably not seeing him again though (plus i'm leaving in a few days). Today is six flags with J. We had a blast, the Titan was...words can't describe, you just have to experience it for yourself. Oh and Superman as well. Now waiting outside M's house, we're going to have a BBQ (T and bf are joining us). Hungry...

    1 year, 5 months ago by cybette

  • map

    Hair stylist and drummer... funny combination :-). Most important you have had fun!

    1 year, 5 months ago by map

  • cybette

    candlelight bubble bath. i'm in love.

    1 year, 5 months ago by cybette

  • map

    What? What? What?

    1 year, 5 months ago by map

  • map

    @cybette: Remind me about Vanaja Festivals!

    1 year, 5 months ago by map

  • PandaGirl9

    @cybette: sounds naughty......, but fun! hehe!

    1 year, 5 months ago by PandaGirl9

  • cybette

    vanaja festivals? Anyway friday was another coworker day, spent most of the day at "work", followed by happy hour... Several margaritas later, we rented some movies and had a movie night (rambo and cloverfield) until 3+ am. Up again at 7 am to airport for a tearful goodbye...they don't get easier, do they?

    1 year, 5 months ago by cybette

  • cybette

    Rest of saturday was more upbeat. Shopping with girlfriends... I'm officially a size 4 :D Then we watched the sex and the city movie, 6 of us girls. We saw a group of 6 cute guys in the row in front of us... too bad they were gay :P Not sure about the houston trip tomorrow, still some stuff to take care of here, plus the two possible road trip companions had to cancel for different reasons :(

    1 year, 5 months ago by cybette

  • chelx

    Glad that you do have some upbeat moments, Carol :) Hope your road trip is going on well :) Miss you dear. Hope things are good so far ;) See ya.

    1 year, 5 months ago by chelx

  • cybette

    two of my favorite things that have given me so much joy and comfort: Altima goes to my sis and Steinway goes to him. at least i still can use the car whenever i come back here, but not so sure about the piano after today.

    1 year, 5 months ago by cybette

  • cybette

    also had a screaming session yesterday and almost lost my voice (i hardly ever scream). i thought i could hold it together until the end but... i don't know why he does that to me. or rather, i don't know why i let him do that to me. i hate what i've become because of him.

    1 year, 5 months ago by cybette

  • chelx

    HUGS sshhhh, it's okay to let out, maybe you stored it too much in yours system. HUGS for you, dear Carol.

    1 year, 5 months ago by chelx

  • cybette

    thanks @chelx, you always know what to say to make me (and everyone) feel better!

    1 year, 5 months ago by cybette

  • sachaqs

    Heya Carol! Sorry to hear it goes wrong. I guess when all this crap will end, you won't forget but at least you will move on to better and more shiny days. We're thinking of you. hugs :)

    1 year, 5 months ago by sachaqs

  • chelx

    @cybette, aye, u're welcome, no need to thank me, that's what friends are for and should do!

    HUGE Bear Hugs

    1 year, 5 months ago by chelx

  • map

    Bunny, after this I'm definitely sure he didn't deserve you! You are for someone better! When you are back, I'm here for you if you want to talk (been there, messed that) - even I can't give good advices, I can listen and support! HUGHS!

    1 year, 5 months ago by map

  • cybette

    thanks for all the hugs!! My itinerary got screwed up, they dropped me from the dallas to heathrow flight for some reason and my record show i'm only on the heathrow to helsinki flight. Luckily things got sorted out soon enough. Then i was again "lucky" enough to be picked while going through security for the "special treatment" -- they wiped down each of my 3 phones + my laptop very carefully... Not sure what they were expecting to find

    1 year, 5 months ago by cybette

  • chelx

    Have a safe trip back to Finland! HUGS

    1 year, 5 months ago by chelx

  • chibbigirl

    Carol, too bad i didn't get to see you...next time!! hugs and take care...

    1 year, 5 months ago by chibbigirl

  • cybette

    seated next to lady with baby, a real cutie pie but let's hope he behaves... At least it's also exit row aisle seat - more than enough leg room for my short legs :P

    1 year, 5 months ago by cybette

  • cybette

    taking off soon, see you in london! Hope i (and my luggage) make the connection!

    1 year, 5 months ago by cybette

  • PandaGirl9

    Carol! Miss you tons! Wanted to wish you a safe flight before you took off but got distracted at work...i was actually glad to hear that you had a screaming session. you need that. we'll chat when you get back to finland, after you take a good rest!!!

    1 year, 5 months ago by PandaGirl9

  • cybette

    in heathrow and half hour early! Screwed up my sleep on this flight because i actually slept well in dallas the night before, so i only got an hour's worth of shut eye on this flight. Now instead of being well rested and ready for morning in european time, i'm probably gonna be jet lagged for days. First time this happened :P oh well, at least the baby slept through most of the flight!

    1 year, 5 months ago by cybette

  • Kapu

    Good morning, you are almoust home, my friend :) When you will be in Finland again?

    1 year, 5 months ago by Kapu

  • chelx

    Ahhh good to know that you are early, may the rest of the tripku is smooth for you. Waiting to hear that you come home safe :)

    1 year, 5 months ago by chelx

  • whiteg

    wow, now you are getting closer to us. Can't wait to see you!

    1 year, 5 months ago by whiteg

  • cybette

    @kapu i'm scheduled to land in helsinki at 15:15, so probably back in tampere around 18? @pandagirl9 there's a difference between screaming (or in my case usually laughing hysterically) and trembling with excitement at six flags, and screaming and trembling with anger at someone.... At least i got to see you a few times on this trip, although no one-on-one time...missing you too!

    1 year, 5 months ago by cybette

  • whiteg

    the 90's night at Onnela begins at 22:00, you will have some time to rest before the PARTY.:P

    1 year, 5 months ago by whiteg

  • map

    @cybette: Do you want a ride from railway/bus station to home? SMS your ETA, when you are in train/bus.

    1 year, 5 months ago by map

  • whiteg

    same here, text me too!

    1 year, 5 months ago by whiteg

  • jkniiv

    Welcome back, Carol. I hope your messy business in the US settles down so that you can start enjoy new things. Btw remember to kick me in the butt for being such an asshole (and you know cos of what). ;)

    1 year, 5 months ago by jkniiv

  • cybette

    terve! Olen suomessa!

    1 year, 5 months ago by cybette

  • map

    Tervetuloa takaisin!

    1 year, 5 months ago by map

  • silpol

    welcome back @cybette

    1 year, 5 months ago by silpol

  • cybette

    wow it's quite warm here. Need a shower and change before i dare meet any of you :P got lasagna on my top and spilled beer on my jeans. My clumsiness in full swing today...also almost walked into guys bathroom at the airport because i was busy texting and blindly followed someone

    1 year, 5 months ago by cybette

  • BigEclipse

    XD Welcome back.

    1 year, 5 months ago by BigEclipse

  • jkniiv

    @cybette: Yayz! Toivottavasti sait hieman lisää unta viimeisellä etapilla (lennolla).

    1 year, 5 months ago by jkniiv

  • whiteg

    Welcome back! huge hug are you on bus or already in tampere?

    1 year, 5 months ago by whiteg

  • Kapu

    Tervetuloa takaisin :)

    1 year, 5 months ago by Kapu

  • jkniiv

    Girls walking quite intentionally into guys' bathroom happens. This takes place plenty of times in bars if the queue to the women's restroom is long enough. :) I saw first hand these female opportunists at the 30StM concert in Helsinki Ice Stadium, too.

    1 year, 5 months ago by jkniiv

  • cervus

    i walked into the ladies at basel euroairport. they should have them colour-coded...

    1 year, 5 months ago by cervus

  • cybette

    flight from heathrow to helsinki was delayed, crying babies all around me on that flight (they were having a wailing match or something), luckily my new Koss Plugs helped. Got my sis the pink Sennheiser CX-300 as early birthday present - might get them for myself as well, they're awesome. by the time i got my luggage (they made it!), it was way past 16, and i hopped on a not-so-express bus so by the time i got home in tampere it was 19++. slept through the whole bus ride and was probably drooling on the guy next to me. his arm kept brushing against mine (was it the same guy on previous bus ride? he got off in Hämeenlinna...). had my internet fix for a couple of hours and dozed off yet again around 22. woke up at 3am, wide awake, totally jet lagged.

    1 year, 5 months ago by cybette

  • cybette

    now uploading some pics from the trip here: http://share.ovi.com/channel/cybette.dallas08

    1 year, 5 months ago by cybette

  • CaffeineJunky

    Rest cybette, rest.

    1 year, 5 months ago by CaffeineJunky

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