start to fade like footprints worn away.

Wow. Time does fly (no pun intended!). Since I’ve been back to work, I feel like I am caught in a twister of time. I forget what day it is, what city I am in, the things I need to do….and so my blog is suffering. I constantly think about writing, but then I go down the list of things I have to do and focus on something else or when I do find the time I can’t find a computer. When I was working for the Government, I was sitting in front of a computer all day and since I had to find my own ways of keeping busy, I would catch up on the news and write. I loved it! Now I feel so removed from society. I litterally live in a parallel world up in the sky. So please forgive my brief disappearance.

I had some time off to reflect on life. I really do not want to end up like my mother and watch life pass me by, so I have decided to kick myself in the butt and get started on the things I want to do!

I began by painting our bathroom. It wasn’t an easy task but I managed to do it alone and did a pretty good job at it too. I am very proud of myself!

I also spent some quality time with a good friend of mine.  She is also a flight attendant so sometimes our schedule don’t match up and it takes months before we see eachother again. This was a nice treat. I try to help out one of my best friends with her twins as well. She is very courageous let me tell you! Dealing with double the trouble every day. Kudos to her!

Most of all, I started taking Burlesque classes. At first, I wasn’t sure I would be able to make it. As much as I dream of being a dancer, I am really bad at it.  I have no coordination and trip on my own feet. So the first week, I felt like crying after each class. But I also took it as a challenge. And now, almost 1 month in, I can honestly say that the pinup in me is taking her place. My teacher even took me aside after the last class and demanded that I start building an act because she wants me to perform. She thinks I have the spark.  I am more than flattered. I will work hard on this and I promise there will be a show at the end of this.

As for now, well it’s back to work…. I did a rescue flight today from Milwaukee to Vancouver. The crew had a burning smell in the cabin so the pilots landed in the US just to be safe. We had to go “rescue” the stranded passengers and take them to their original destination which was Vancouver. The people were great considering the situation.

So I have to go to bed soon just so I can be up and on a plane again in about 8 hours.

Have a good night y’all.

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life at 35000 feet.

I know. I know. I’ve neglected you.
I had forgotten how much of a whirlwind my life is when I am back on the line. I’ve been away flying for 7 days now and it seems like it’s been longer than that. I am not used to this anymore. My body gets tired much faster. My feet swell and I get all bloated. Still, it’s so good to be back! Seeing old friends again, inquiring about each’s next destination, the frenzy before departure, sitting in my jumpseat and silently reviewing my commands, walking in a new hotel room for the first time, the familiar sightings of a city I’ve been to before, the overwhelming feeling of liberty when all alone in a new place in the world…

It’s the 9th of May and I’ve spent time in Newfoundland twice, San Francisco and Edmonton already. I’ve crossed the country too many times to count in the last week -in the last 48 hours-. I have worked a whole hell of a lot since I left the Government offices.

I’m so happy I get two weeks off after this. I really need it! Ah the joys of working the friendly skies. Not always as glamourous as it seems.

I also really miss my hubby. I usually always have a thought for him no matter where I go or am, but these last few days, I especially have been missing him. I do not particularly enjoy being in cities we both love dearly (i.e. SanFran) without him. I feel like a widow revisiting past memories and it makes me sad. I wish he was here.

All in all, I do have the best job in the world and I know it.

Ok. More later. Time for bed now. I am getting picked up at 4:45am after all. Good night darlings.

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