Tuesday 9 July 2013

Wednesday the 3rd/Sure Guy Date Series Ctd.

Hello Loviessss,

Hmmm, i don't even know where to start from, i just know i would not forget wednesday 3rd July in a hurry. I have heard of and even seen people rush to the airport and miss their flight but i just never thought that sort of thing could ever happen to me. Haba, I am too organized and plan way too much to fall a victim of running to catch a moving plane (Picture that..Hahaha). 
I shut down early on tuesday, didn't stay at home and even slept with one eye open so i could make the airport early on Wednesday for my 7.30 am flight to Accra. I woke up at 5am, rushed a bath and was at the airport by 6:00 am, happy i had made it before 6.20 am when check in closed. I cat-walked into the terminal and quietly joined the Arik queue. Between standing, making calls and smiling/greeting some familiar faces, i didn't notice one chic had shunted and positioned herself in front of me. I ended the call and tapped her ever so softly and politely told her she just shunted the queue. She looked at me with her really really long false lashes and said "I was 'ere halready hand hi just went to buy Hem Tee Hen card" Translation - I was here already and i just went to buy MTN card - airtime. When i heard her accent, i didn't bother arguing, i just accepted my fate and thought to my self that we would all board this aircraft sha; H factor or not...LOL. 



Outfit: Sunnies: Balmain, Top: H&M, Shorts: Tommy Hilfiger, Flats: Old, Neckpiece: Accessorize  



Anyways, about 10mins later, H factor sisterhh sister went in through the barrier and i was about to go in with her when an Arik staff asked me to hold on and i smiled and waited patiently forming prim & proper. The next thing i knew o, one tall man wearing an Arik air blazer came and closed the barrier and said check in had closed. Ehnnnnnn check in has what!!!!!!. You've got to be kidding me, i thought he was joking because i figured the proper thing to do was to let the rest of us on the queue come in and close the counter after the last person. 
I thought i was in a movie o, this guy was dead serious. He said "Check in has closed for Accra". I approached him and asked how that was even possible. I spoke all the english i knew, when it wasn't working, i tried to beg the Arik man, nothing worked. You know that moment when you try to make all the influential calls you can and for some strange reason, the network is terrible and calls aren't going through. I looked ahead and i saw H factor sister had checked in - Chei. While some people were screaming at the top of their voices, i asked when the next flight was, and they said 5pm but there were no seats so i had to go upstairs to their office to change my ticket time or date. Getting upstairs, i was told by the ticket officer that the flight for the next day too was fully booked (btw, the crowd to Accra daily is crazy) but that something would come up if 'i did them well'. When an available seat came up, I just told them to book me for the next day and i paid the official fee; i was too angry to 'do them well', i was even kind of close to tears. You won't understand the pain i felt unless you've gone through the same experience.
Just as i was leaving the terminal, my friend C called me and i told him what happened and he burst out laughing. I could have strangled him if he was anywhere near...LOL. After his call, i started calling Abdullahi the driver; his number rang through but i got no response. I had to call them at home and they said he left his phone charging so no one could reach him. Luckily he had a new sim and someone at home had the number and they finally got through to him. After waiting for almost 2 hours,  just when i was about to take a taxi, he called me "Aunty i dey the arrival side ma" I just told him to come to the departure wing because i didn't even have the strength to get upset. Could i have arrived from my trip in 1 hour ehnn Abdullahi?





Anyways i got home and later called Arik to confirm my seat for the next day. Thursday came and i got to the airport at 5.40 am. This time, no surprises, guarding my space on the queue with my life and no distracting phone calls. At exactly 6 am, an Arik staff came to me saying/whispering "Aunty do you want me to fast track you'? I was wondering fast track me how. He said i saw you yesterday, i don't want you to miss your flight again. Immediately i heard miss your flight again, i just followed him like a zombie, gave him my passport and he checked me in and did all the wahala. The next thing he said "you have to find me something o aunty". I looked at him again and he was truly an Arik staff. I was shocked beyond words. I looked in my purse and gave him 2k and he said "let me give you my number aunty. Anytime, just call me and i will check you in". Still confused about why Arik air full staff would openly request for a bribe. Men in black, LASTMA, everyone bribe. Which way Nigeria? 

Back to the outfit post jare; between my very busy schedule, i took time out to take some pictures for the Boyfriend Date Series. Remember the mail i got about what to wear for different dates with 'sure guy'? If you missed it, check Here. You could wear this for an easy breezy afternoon out at the beach or a boat cruise/beach house do. 


Photo Credit: Aunty Chacha

Thanks for always reading lovies.

Stay Chic.

xoxo.


30 comments:

  1. Generally I don't read post on blogs, but I wish to say that this write-up very compelled me to take a look at and do it! Your writing style has been surprised me. Thank you, very great article.

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  2. So........... does this mean that these pictures are from a date? :D

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    1. Berryyyyyyy...Hahaha. Remind me again, when is your birthday? I have this feeling we were born on the same day cos the similarities in thoughts are too many. I would have asked the same question if I saw this post on your blog. Anyways sha I won't respond *sticking my tongue out and running away* Thanks for always reading and your comments lovie.

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  3. I can imagine how you felt, it happened to me on my way to the England ones. Confusion would just set in...LOL. The outfit is so lovely styfash. Very relaxed and chic.

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    1. Thanks Jewel dearie. It wasn't even funny.

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  4. Stylefash you killed me with the girl and the H-factor Hem Tee Hen LOL. My dear Arik is is bad now o, I experienced the same thing on my way to london. Love the look. I always wear maxi dresses or short play dresses to any beach house party. This is a welcome change for me. I'll wear something similar to this next one.

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    1. Thanks lovie. Glad the look has inspired you to spice up your beach house date style.

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    2. The fact that you responded 'beach house DATE style' is the answer to my question!!! *insert maniacal genius laughter here*

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  5. I love the look and the scenery, very relaxing just looking at it from my laptop. The look is definitely perfect for a beach house date with sure guy. Love the flats so much. Aspa our Hem Tee Hen girl, she is well connected, maybe she knew they would close the counter after her...LOL :-) :-)

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    1. LOL @ MTN girl's connection. Thanks for your comment lovie.

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  6. Great article and nice outfit.

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    1. Thanks for your comment and stopping by. Xoxo

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  7. @Anon 02:26, this is not an article though...@Anon 21:44 'your writing style has been surprisED me'!? DAMN! @Jewel: it has happened to you ONES!? Wowzer! It is well oh...
    To my own comment, this definitely is a look i'll rock (without the neck-piece though and if i ever wear a pair of shorts)...its so easy, breezy, relaxed and APPROPRIATE for the occasion and location...LMAO @ the H-factor sister and the entire experience...this is why i hate the MM Lagos Airport, everything is always disorganized and the attendants are RUDE for days!
    Nice and entertaining post SF!

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    1. Lamina...You are just impossible :-) I'll get you a lovely pair of shorts you'll love. Thanks for always reading and your comment lovie.

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  8. Lovely! this is different and refreshing look,Me likee.

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  9. Sweden with love10 July 2013 at 22:40

    Wow stylefash never thought we'll see your hot legs :D Love the look, it works well for the beach house date. I am really enjoying this series, can't wait for the other looks. As for the airline drama, its so sad that they'll behave that way. It happened to me as well and I couldn't travel for 3days.

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    1. *blushing much* Thanks for your comment and always reading lovie.

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  10. The shorts are the perfect length and those peach flats are very pretty. Definitely a hot ensemble for a beach house date. Love the color the neckpiece also brings to the whole look.

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  11. Hey hun, what's your email address? I want to send you an email about a feature. Please contact chictherapyonline@gmail.com

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  12. I'm at work,read every single word of this and I'm laughing right now !You described it so colorfully, I love!!
    Aww, Iknow at the moment you feel like your life is over (I've been there and was told I had missed check-in and had to catch a16hour bus to my destination) but later on, you think about it and smile and shake your head. That "H factor" babe though...lol

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    1. Wow 16hrs???
      You are so right, i was telling someone about the experience and we just kept laughing. Thanks for always reading Brenda lovie. *Hugs*

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  13. Lol! I can't. That sounded like something from a movie. And he seriously openly asked for a bribe? Wow. This was hilarious! Glad you got to where you wanted to go though.
    Cute outfit!

    ~Sherine
    Confessions Of A City Girl / Enerjiee

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    1. Laughing for days, yes o he openly asked for a bribe.. thanks for your comment lovie.

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  14. Such a beautiful look dear, and I enjoyed reading the story,sorry you missed your flight,can imagine it must have felt terrible..

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  15. Your post was so funny, you look fab darling.

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