When I was 16 I decided that I wanted to spend my life helping teens navigate this difficult world. When I was 20 I decided that the way to help teens would be to become a psychologist or a therapist. When I was 24 I decided to start graduate school in Clinical Psychology. At age... Continue Reading →
First Month as a Flight Attendant in Numbers
I made it through my first month as a flight attendant. It was June 2022, so a 30 day month. Here are the numbers: Days assigned as a reserve: 18 Days used as a reserve: 15 Total Trips for the month: 5.3 24 hour + layovers: 4 Days converted to Emergency/Extended Reserve: 1 Days on... Continue Reading →
So Happy…
June is my first official month as a flight attendant. (During the month of May I was not required to work, but for June, I have to work). So far...I love it! I realize that there's probably a bit of honeymooning going on right now, so it won't stay this fresh and great forever. Buuuuut... Continue Reading →
My Inaugural Trip!
I graduated flight attendant training at the beginning of May, but I was not required to work until June 1st. I chose not to let my airline assign me trips, and instead to choose my own trips. I was allowed to pick up two total trips for the month of May. I decided I'd really... Continue Reading →
My First Trip
Yesterday I completed what is called an "Operating Experience" with my airline. An Operating Experience is when you get on the plane and pretend to be a flight attendant, but there are real flight attendants there telling you what to do and when. That last part...the "what to do and when" part is the terrifying... Continue Reading →
What do you DO at Flight Attendant Training?
When people think of flight attendants, they usually think about them passing out snacks and Vanna-White-ing seatbelt use. I understand why people are surprised that I'm in class 9 hours a day 6 days a week for 4+ weeks to become a flight attendant. What could be so complicated about pouring soda and pointing to... Continue Reading →
The French Police
A little background context may help this story make sense: I have this thing where I put effort into blending in when I travel. I pack clothes that will make me look less American. I learn how to say "please" and "thank you" in the local language. And...when traveling to Paris with a newborn, I... Continue Reading →
The $100,000 Pay Cut
Ever since I began telling people that I'm leaving my career to become a flight attendant, people have been asking me, "Do flight attendants get paid well?" The answer? Nope...though it gets better. The aviation world is incredibly seniority-based. If you put in a time with a company, the benefits and pay get better, but... Continue Reading →
The Kenya Trauma
Sometimes when I tell people our travel plans, they get a look in their eyes. A look of doubt or judgment or something that tells me that they think I'm bonkers. Guys, I've been traveling internationally with my kid since she was 2 months old. I see the looks, and I just think, "Hmm...they sure... Continue Reading →
Taking a Leap
When I work with teens who are around 18-years-old, they're often stuck as they think about the future. They're not sure what to do. They don't want to pick the wrong college, the wrong major, or the wrong job. They seem to believe that there is some perfect right choice that will give them the... Continue Reading →
Adventure Fam 