Transportation, Airplanes and Parents: Well planned out

Well planned out

By Anonymous - 25/07/2019 06:01

Today, after 6 months abroad, I finally got home to the airport at 5 a.m. where my parents were supposed to be picking me up. I called my mother to let her know I'd landed. She picked up with a sleepy voice and asked, "Who is this?" I'm an only child and we live 2 hours away from the airport. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/07/2012 15:45 - United Kingdom - London

Today, I went to the airport to pick up my long-distance boyfriend. Having waited six months for this, I was stoked. After waiting for three hours and sending numerous messages, I was eventually informed I was a week early. FML

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By Coolios - 24/06/2013 14:16 - United Arab Emirates - Dubai

Today, I bumped into my parents at the mall. They didn't tell me they were around. I live 5,000 miles away, in a different country from them. FML

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By Anonymous - 03/06/2018 01:30

Today, my mother knocked on the door of my room at 7am. I am currently over 300 miles from home, on a vacation to get away from my overbearing family. I told none of them where I was going. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/05/2009 20:05 - United States

Today, I got home from college. Since I haven't seen my parents in almost a year I sorta expected them to come meet me/pick me up at the airport. Nope. What did I get instead? A text from my dad saying, "I hope you have a key." FML

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By Motherly Love - 14/08/2011 10:34 - United States

Today, I was at the airport to pick up my mother since my baby is due soon. As she arrived, I smiled wide and opened my arms for a hug, but she walked right by me. Apparently, being pregnant makes me unrecognizable. My husband and I had to tell it her was me, her own daughter. FML

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By taylor124 - 22/08/2009 05:03 - United States

Today, I listened to a voicemail from my mom about how she misses me and can't wait to see me when I get back from vacation. Thinking she hung up, my mother then had a conversation with my aunt about how quiet the house is without me and how she'd be blessed if I didn't come home. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/01/2020 01:00

Today, I heard that my mom is coming back from France, where my brother lives. I have lived in the same place, exactly 45 minutes from my mother, for 6 years. She hasn't visited me once, but has been out of state to see my sibling. FML

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By moviewalker - 26/11/2009 06:18 - United States

Today, my parents and I went to the movies for my mom's birthday. After the movie, my mom and dad got into a fight, and left me at the movies. My cell phone was dead, and my house was about 12 miles away. They finally came and picked me up, hours later. FML

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By Leftattheairport - 09/02/2019 18:00

Today, I went to pick up my long distance boyfriend at the airport. It has been over six months since I last saw him and four days since I last heard from him. He never showed up. FML

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By noway6000 - 03/03/2009 16:49 - United States

Today, my parents left for work before I had to leave for school and I decided to skip. I stayed by the phone, expecting the school to call so I could pose as my parent and excuse my absence. The phone rings and I pick up. It's my Mom, calling to leave my dad a message on the machine. FML

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mrsstimmer 13

Thursday 25 July 2019 13:02

The FML is not about op not knowing how to get home, but about op's parents apearantly not caring about seeing their child again after 6 months. I dont care how old or independent op is or should be. It is not too much to ask for your parents to be a bit exited to see you after such a long time. take care op, I hope they make you feel welcome once you get home!

Memnoc 26

Thursday 25 July 2019 14:06

Op did make arrangements.... With their parents. It's not op's fault the parents didn't show up when they were supposed to.

Comments

gring40 10

Thursday 25 July 2019 9:56

So you’re old enough to spend 6 months abroad, but can’t get home without your parents? Let them sleep, and make your own arrangements, like a grownup.

skippydoda 32

Thursday 25 July 2019 10:54

I live aboard. Usually when I go home, my parents tell me that they'll pick me up. Doesn't matter what the time is. I'd imagine that the parents did the same thing.

Memnoc 26

Thursday 25 July 2019 14:06

Op did make arrangements.... With their parents. It's not op's fault the parents didn't show up when they were supposed to.

1gullible_bugger 34

Thursday 25 July 2019 20:24

He likely had no vehicle. And taking a taxi two hours away would cost an arm and a leg. So would six months of long term airport parking to have a vehicle at the air port when he arrived. Get off his case. Not to much to ask his parents to pick him up. Most situs do the same thing if they could.