Some of my flying partners have recently retired in a mass “early-out” package. They didn’t consult me. I would have told them not to because I’m against retirement on principle. Not to mention, we’re way too young …and always will be. Nevertheless, they’re gone and I’m feeling sad knowing I’ll most likely never see them…
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Friends, neighbors, and strangers are constantly surprised that I’m still flying during the pandemic. After they get over the initial shock, they almost always ask, “What’s it like flying right now?” The short answer: strange. Many of my colleagues have taken time off over this past year. There certainly have been a lot of opportunities….
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Hawaii isn’t just about beaches and tropical breezes. It, like everywhere else, is about people. I love Hawaiians and their culture. So, I can’t blog about the islands and not mention that. Hawaiians have a huge hang-out culture. On weekends, extended families and multiple generations spend the entire day together on the beach. They play…
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It’s February and I’m actively avoiding snow. With that goal in mind, I bid Hawaii. And guess what? I held it! Hawaii is slooowly opening back up and they’re desperate for your business. But they’re in a tough spot because the islands’ health care system could easily become over-run and stressed beyond capacity. In an…
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Flight attendants are a diverse group. We have flexible schedules with potentially lots of time off. This allows us to be something other than “just” a flight attendant. It allows us to have a side hustle. Although I’m not sure being a flight attendant isn’t THE side hustle. Regardless, I have flown with attorneys, nurses,…
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Mission District: San Francisco I have a tourist mentality. It’s how I approach life… curious. So, touring around my own backyard (San Francisco Bay Area) is natural. And it helps that the Bay Area is rich with options. Don’t mean to brag, but we kind of have it all. I’m starting a series: In My…
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I do. I bid for layovers. My favorites change with time. But one constant, unwavering love affair I have stayed true to is with the city of New Orleans. New Orleans has everything appealing to me. It’s a party in the streets and everyone’s invited. Come as you are or who you wish you…
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Why do I love to travel? Because I’m Sagittarius. According to Cosmopolitan magazine, “(Sagittarius) LOVE to get out there and roam around discovering new places, cultures, and people…they are the zodiac’s great adventurer.” I totally agree. Even as a kid, I had a wanderlust. I would befriend any foreign kid who showed up at my…
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I’m not “just” a flight attendant. I’m also a teacher. I have a k-8 multiple-subject credential. Although why I chose little kids, I don’t know because they are a handful! (and good thing, adorable) With elementary-age students, you have got to stay on your toes. Always one step ahead. Someone once compared being a flight…
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To torture myself, I like to play a game called, “Where were you last year?” I look at my pictures from a year ago to see how life has changed. Sometimes my phone does this for me…kind of a cruel joke it plays on me actually. But anyway, what a difference a year makes, right? …
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