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 →
Waiting for the Phone to Ring – Reserve Life
Another post about the bizarre world of being a flight attendant... Right now I am on "reserve" for my airline. What that means is that I'm on-call. I never know where I'll be flying until the day before the trip...if I'm lucky. I could know just 2 hours before I need to be at the... 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 →
Almost There!
It's almost here! I'm *almost* a flight attendant. I attended 4 weeks of class for 9 hours a day. The experience can best be described as grueling. I've always done well in a classroom environment, so I didn't think I would struggle. But...I've never been in a classroom like this before! I'm a critical thinker,... 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 Fascinating Process of Becoming a Flight Attendant
I thought it might be interesting to hear a bit more about how things generally go when it comes to being a flight attendant in the United States. Today I'll share a little bit about how becoming a flight attendant generally works. It is pretty surprising! Step 1: Apply. Yes, I know this seems obvious.... 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 →
Adventure Fam 