CEBU & BOHOL PHILIPPINES

WASHINGTON/VIRGINIA II, USA

Washington Flight: Stayed in Reston Regency at Virginia, USA
http://reston.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
Weather: Windy 3 Degrees C*
Date: Jan 1-2 2008

I was literally very seldom being called to operate a flight on my standby's.. In fact, I consider Standby as my Off! hehe! But during New Year' Eve, I felt like I need to go home early because lately I always have roster changes.. Then the rostering called past 9 in the morning of January 1' 2008 to say that I will operate Washington flight and I should be ready in 28minutes because the briefing already started!!! So I was like "Uh, No! Make it 40mins!"

The last time I had Washington Flight last October 2-4 2007 the flying time from Doha was only 12hrs 10 mins because it's still summer so the crew we're not that tired so we we're able to tour around Washington here's the pics--> http://starvillanueva.multiply.com/photos/album/58/WASHINGTON_USA Now that it's winter the flying time is 15hrs 30mins & it's full load of demanding passengers.. Haaay.. Ok it's new year - I don't want to complain anymore!

It was very cold outside, went to Super Bowl Restaurant, it's a Chinese/Thai Restaurant.. Since we don't have reservation it took us half an hour before they accomodate us.. I was with Kim & Jaime both Filipinas as well, Anabelle from Mauritius & our CSD (Cabin Service Director) Zaheer from Pakistan.. Then went to Nine West with Jaime,later on at Victoria Secret with Anabelle & kim then Groceries!!! the time flies fast we don't noticed that it's almost an hour to go before our wake up call so in other words, I don't have enough sleep again.. but the flying time going back to Doha is lesser & we have 3hrs 20mins resting period so it's ok.. To sum up everything, I'm glad I did this flight & to be in US on the 1st day of the year unexpectedly..

5th Washington Tour with my Mom & Sis --> http://starvillanueva.multiply.com/photos/album/74/WASHINGTON_VIRGINIA_USA_w_Mom_Sis

POST CHRISTMAS IN MANILA

December 27-28 2007

I had the Shortest Layover/stay in MNL (24 hrs-shorter than my Dec. 4-5 2007 MNL Flight) but still managed to do lots of things because I didnt Sleep! I even managed to go spa to have relaxing massage, nail Cleaning & footspa! haha! & of course grocery & Shopping! Also spent my time calling my closests friends in MNL to greet them Merry Christmas since I don't have enough time to meet them! Then I opened my gifts given my family, My Mom, Christian, Alma, Kuting, Kuya Lec & Auntie Lita.. I was surprised to found out that all the gifts left in the christmas tree was all mine! Wow! A Big Thanks.. Then, Dinner date with Jero at Mario's Restaurant went to their house so that I can give my christmas gift to his family.. Then, The night is over needed to fly back to Doha the following morning.. It was a very short stay but I'm still thankful Atleast I experienced the joy of holiday season in my HOME...