The name Texas derives from a Caddo Indian word,"thecas" that means "friends" or "allies," which was incorporated into the state motto: Friendship. The Spanish spelled the word tejas or texas and used it to describe the area where this Native American tribe lived.
As I pen down this post, I recall those humble days when I used to go and attend trainings hoping and praying that I would get a job which would make me feel purposeful and important. I look back and realize, It is indeed a wonderful journey.
One such journey, On the birth on the third month of 2012, gave both of us the opportunity of travelling again to the United States of America, Alwin got to visit this beautiful place, Texas. I had to go to the same New Jersey for which I was happy too. Both of us got to stay in the US at the same time. Even though, we were at different states, for me it was the most craziest and the most impossible dream come true.
Easter was fast approaching, and I had made up my mind that I would travel to Austin, Texas to meet Alwin and we celebrate Easter together. I was so exited.
I booked my air tickets for the 5th of April, My itenary was Newark to Dallas Fortworth, and Dallas Fortworth to Austin. I got permission from my Manager and was all set to make the trip.
It was 3rd of April and just two more days to go. It was around 1.30PM tuesday April 2012, I went to the dining room to fetch myself some water. Coffee Tastes horrible here, if fact, it tastes fish. The FOX News was getting telecasted on TV, I glanced at the famous attractive FOX news TV host - Megyn Kelly reporting the tornado at "Dallas Fortworth". I stood still with all my energy drained from my whole being. I had had my share of disappointments in life, bigger ones, but none had such an effect on me. Pictures of the destuction that has been caused by the tornado was being flashed
If someone could take a photograph of my emotions, then it would be like this :
With a very heavy heart, a hopeful me lived past 3rd hoping the dreadful tornado would go away leaving me in peace, and I would be ok to travel to Austin on the 5th of April without any hassels. I think, I get unlucky whenever I plan for any travel, sort of a jinx or something. All my travels are accomplied with confusion.and chaos. I wonder why?
4th April 2012: 7.30 PM, I was getting ready packing up my stuff for the three day trip to Austin, Then I check my flight status on the internet, It said "CANCELLED"
I think I forgot to breathe for the next few seconds. It was then I lost my cool.
For my readers;
Life's journey teaches so many things, As I am penning down this post, I realize this is one of those lessons. "Never do stuff when you lose it."
I went out of control called the agent and cancelled the flight ticket. I was angry, at everything, at everyone.
Just the thought of being at home for three days on a lovely long weekend tortured me.
I went to office with a mood as black as night. The damage was done. My fate seemed sealed. I had to spend Good Friday and Easter of 2012 at Ravens Crest Plainsboro.
I just went into American Airlines website to see if any changes had been done to the status of the flight for which I had a "Cancelled" ticket. The flight was still "Cancelled". But still something in me did not want to let go.
I took up the phone and dialled AA customer care. After a long two hour wait, I was answered by the sweetest lady in the whole world. Read On :) , I'll let you know why I call her that.
I explained my situation, and asked if she could do something about it. She said, that the best she could do for me is process the refund as my travel agent had not processed the refund. I was drained. But, fine atleast I am not losing any money.
Just then a thought occoured to me, What if I could go the next day? I asked her the same. She said that there were no seats available till Saturday afternoon 7 April 2012. which meant, instead of staying for three days at home, I would have to stay only one day. Which was a BIG "OK" by me. I asked her to rebook the flight on Saturday afternoon, and she did the same. The flight to Austin in American Airlines @2.00 PM of 7th April 2012 was mine.
I was going to texas, and this time I am not going to make mistakes, come tornado, come storm, come hail, come anything.
7.30AM, 7th April 2012, I got ready to go to the airport. The sun was smilin' down as I headed for the Airport.
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