WEST COAST EAST COAST

APRIL 10-19

Going back to work was tough this month. Although I only worked for 10 days, I flew from one coast to the other every day, some back to back trips, all waking up when most of my friends were going to bed. I was tired. On Sunday, April 18th, I landed in Phoenix. Mark and I went to a 24 hour fitness at 8:30pm to find out that a club that is suppose to be open 24 hours, actually closed at 9pm. So much for a workout. Returning a car to the airport we were lucky to stumble across Shaq as he was arriving for a flight. We went and said hi, he remembered me from when I flew him last year, and we hugged it out. He's still one of my favorite passengers and basketball players; such a nice guy. 

The next morning there were 4 F-18's at the airport that Mark and I went to check out. They were quite fascinating.

We were taking off out of Phoenix, on our way to Bedford with 13 passengers, when we heard a loud noise and a series of shaking and loud noises that resembled a machine gun. My heart dropped and we found out that we had a left engine failure. We still had a right engine but we had to make a precautionary emergency landing back into Phoenix. Scared, I had to be fully composed and let the passengers know that everything was going to be alright and that we were going to land as a precautionary measure. We made it back on the ground and were able to get our passengers on another plane home. 

Knowing the plane would be down in maintenance for a few days, I asked if I could go home. They said it would be ok and instead of spending all day in Phoenix and flying into LA really late, I opted to drive home instead. The drive was long but gave me a lot of time to reflect on what happened, my life, and the things that matter in life. I am so appreciative of those that I love and the things that I have.  Seven hours later, I finally made it home to my family and friends. I hope I don't have to experience my life flashing before my eyes, again, anytime soon.

LAKERS

April 14, 2009  

Lakers 125, Jazz 112

I was lucky enough to score a pair of tickets to the last Laker game of the regular season. I was worried I was going to get a pop-up flight before or during the game and miss out on my first Lakers home game. At 6pm my phone rang and it was work. I have never been so happy to have a trip scheduled for 4am. I was going to get to enjoy the game even if it meant I was hardly going to get any sleep. We had happy hour at the Yardhouse, my favorite, and then went to the game. We had great seats in a sold out game and we had so much fun! 

(Carlos Boozer at the line)

WE ARE OFF TO THE PLAY-OFFS!

GO LAKERS!!!

WHERE I'VE BEEN....

LOVING to travel and LIVING to travel.

I think I was born to travel. I have been traveling since I was in my mother's womb and my Dad travels every week for work. It's in my blood. I just can't get enough. I have been blessed to see a lot of the world. I feel I have seen a lot of places but there are still so many more places I want to see. Being a flight attendant helps just a little bit too. Below is a map of all the places I have been. 11% of the world seen....only 89% left to go!

SPRING BREAK 2009

March 31-April 10, 2009

After an amazing time in Colorado, I came home to San Diego for what felt like SPRING BREAK 2009. It wasn't planned nor was I expecting it, but with beautiful weather and an additional week off work, I definitely took full advantage of it. 

It all started with a shopping spree at the Billabong warehouse with Carly, thanks to Huy. Therapeutic shopping is the best!...so $500 later I was feeling pretty good. Then a trip to yogurtland made things better followed by a drive home in mom's convertible, top down! Drinks at Grandview, followed by Happy Hour at Calypso...that was just the beginning!

One good thing about Spring Break was how much walking Carly and I did, training for the Breast Cancer walk. We averaged about 5 miles a day walking roundtrip from Grandview to Swamis. Our walks were usually followed by a day at the beach. Ethan, Carly's nephew, evan got to join us for a few walks and beach days as well!

(Carly, Kristin, & Me @ the Brigantine)

The SALOON was visited probably one too many nights this week, but we can't really help ourselves. Kylie came down for a long overdue visit. Carly, Kristin, Mikey, and I had a nice Sunday brunch at the Brigantine in Del Mar. Gotta love endless mimosas! Tyler and I took a tour of the Stone Brewery. Check it out! Tours are free and the beer, food and atmosphere are phenomenal. Coaster rides to the watch the Padres beat the Dodgers. YAY! Missing the train on the way home in the rain! UGGH! Had some good quality time with my parents and sunset strolls with Brooklynn. 

(SALOON)

Thanks to everyone who participated in all the adventures that took place. Can't wait for summer and all that is to come! 

To beaches, bronzing, and boozing! 

 "SPRING BREAK 2009"

YOGURTLAND

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YOGURTLAND 

PASSENGERS

(Myself, Shaq, Janet)

Being a flight attendant on private jets, often times I get to fly with the rich and famous all over the world. The question I get asked the most are "who have you flown?" I have flown professional athletes, musicians, actors, politicians, princes/princesses, etc. I have created a list on the right hand column of my blog of passengers I have flown that I feel you would find interest in. I will keep this list updated...