April 13, 2008...12:28 am
Free at Last, Free at Last!
I’m finally off probation. I’m finally not at the mercy of somebody I fly with that might just not like the way I wear my hair or think my jokes are bad. Like some, they may hate my internet life. Now, it’s up to me to keep my job, not up to another flight attendant. It’s so liberating!
I was on reserve and I got an AM trip to Omaha and Reno. I flew with some AWESOME people and we had a good time, (despite the fact we were all PM people on an AM trip!)
Reno was the best. I get there, and the F/O on the van with us is also a Portland commuter. In fact, he was on the same flight commuting into Oakland I told him I was a day away from being off probation! So, he’s like, we are DEFINITELY celebrating!
Before going downstairs I went jogging to Rock Park. Apparently no matter how much I try to ignore my doctor, she’s right—I can’t run on pavement. Jogging became walking after a few miles because I was in so much pain. Of course, she said I could run on flat surfaces if I went to physical therapy. I am way too stubborn to take physical therapy for something that EVERYONE should be able to do!!! Anyway, I ended up speedwalking for almost 20 miles. It was insane but soooo beautiful there!
Then I joined my crew at the blackjack table. I’d never played. I lost $20 bucks and ditched the table, right now I don’t have any kind of money to be throwing away.
Then we got to the bar and I played video poker. I actually made $7 and got about 8 free drinks. Yeah, EIGHT. The bartender was like, “I can’t believe you’re still functioning!” I was actually very articulate and coordinated—but it took alot of effort!
We then migrated to the Mexican resturant across the street. It was such amazing food–and my Reno commuting friend met me there and we just hung out for hours chatting and realizing how much more we connected than we ever thought. It was a really great time!
Anywho, my friend Angel whom I was flying with and I got along so well!
We knew every word to every favorite song that we both have–which I have NEVER encountered! The last 3 days went by so fast because I had such a great crew and it was so much fun! Omaha needs help, but Reno is so beautiful. Yet another place I could totally live.
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