Wow, I kept meaning to write an update of my life, and time, as it is wont to do, kept slipping away from me.
The past several months have been a whirlwind, to say the least. Back in October on my fall break, I flew up to Minneapolis for an interview with Skywest Airlines for a flight attendant position; and two weeks later, I found out that I had been accepted into training. So then, I faced the entirely-too-difficult decision of quitting teaching mid-year and accepting my dream job, or grudgingly finish out the school year and hoping to maybe get accepted again at a better time. But, I decided the time is (or was) now, bid an emotional, bittersweet goodbye to my students and coworkers, and hopped a plane to Salt Lake City for a month of training starting January 13th.
After thirty-one long, intense days of safety drills, CPR/first aid training, and what we referred to as "death by Powerpoint," I received my wings and got based in Chicago-ORD with a couple of my closest friends from training. So, I crammed my Volkswagen bug to the brim, and along with my bro-in-law and his friend who drove a U-Haul (hey thanks, Doug and Chris!), trekked up from Tennessee to start the next chapter of my life!
This job has truly taught me so much. In just a few short months, I have met so many interesting people from all walks of life, seen some breathtaking sights (there's nothing like flying over the Rockies on a clear day), and ultimately, learned that you can never be too prepared for what might occur. I have a new appreciation for the Midwest (which I never thought I'd say); as some of my favorite overnight stays have been in places that I least expected to enjoy, such as Omaha, Nebraska! I've seen more of the USA in the past five months than I ever had before, and I truly believe now that the US has the most varied, beautiful, diverse scenery than any other place on earth-- and I've been to Tuscany! :) Plus, you can't beat free air-fare: what other job can you hop a plane to Rome for a couple of days, grab some gelato, and fly back first class for almost nothing? This girl did a couple of weeks ago! :D
Of course I miss Nashville, and Tennessee will always be my number one home. It is home to my most cherished memories, my family, my friends whom I cannot imagine living without. I miss the humidity (yes, I'm a weirdo, I know), the familiarity, and being able to drive places without fearing for my life, haha. But aside from the maniacal drivers, Chicago is a brilliant city with so much to offer: Midwestern charm, Wicker Park, diversity, the beautiful Lake Michigan which I am in love with, and some amazing new friends. I know that I will at least be a part-time Nashvillian again one day-- once I get a line and am off reserve, that is. More on that later, though!
Okay, I'm glad I got to write a brief update of my life; even if I'm the only one who reads this blog. I feel like writing again, and look forward to posting photos and stories of my travels.
The past several months have been a whirlwind, to say the least. Back in October on my fall break, I flew up to Minneapolis for an interview with Skywest Airlines for a flight attendant position; and two weeks later, I found out that I had been accepted into training. So then, I faced the entirely-too-difficult decision of quitting teaching mid-year and accepting my dream job, or grudgingly finish out the school year and hoping to maybe get accepted again at a better time. But, I decided the time is (or was) now, bid an emotional, bittersweet goodbye to my students and coworkers, and hopped a plane to Salt Lake City for a month of training starting January 13th.
After thirty-one long, intense days of safety drills, CPR/first aid training, and what we referred to as "death by Powerpoint," I received my wings and got based in Chicago-ORD with a couple of my closest friends from training. So, I crammed my Volkswagen bug to the brim, and along with my bro-in-law and his friend who drove a U-Haul (hey thanks, Doug and Chris!), trekked up from Tennessee to start the next chapter of my life!
This job has truly taught me so much. In just a few short months, I have met so many interesting people from all walks of life, seen some breathtaking sights (there's nothing like flying over the Rockies on a clear day), and ultimately, learned that you can never be too prepared for what might occur. I have a new appreciation for the Midwest (which I never thought I'd say); as some of my favorite overnight stays have been in places that I least expected to enjoy, such as Omaha, Nebraska! I've seen more of the USA in the past five months than I ever had before, and I truly believe now that the US has the most varied, beautiful, diverse scenery than any other place on earth-- and I've been to Tuscany! :) Plus, you can't beat free air-fare: what other job can you hop a plane to Rome for a couple of days, grab some gelato, and fly back first class for almost nothing? This girl did a couple of weeks ago! :D
Of course I miss Nashville, and Tennessee will always be my number one home. It is home to my most cherished memories, my family, my friends whom I cannot imagine living without. I miss the humidity (yes, I'm a weirdo, I know), the familiarity, and being able to drive places without fearing for my life, haha. But aside from the maniacal drivers, Chicago is a brilliant city with so much to offer: Midwestern charm, Wicker Park, diversity, the beautiful Lake Michigan which I am in love with, and some amazing new friends. I know that I will at least be a part-time Nashvillian again one day-- once I get a line and am off reserve, that is. More on that later, though!
Okay, I'm glad I got to write a brief update of my life; even if I'm the only one who reads this blog. I feel like writing again, and look forward to posting photos and stories of my travels.
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