Since I cannot place a chatbox, shoutbox, tagboard, whatever you may call at my side bar, I will just place a link there so everyone could place messages, questions, but no haters please. 
Happy Monday!
So I’ve not been online for a few weeks now. Having a great roster requires you to have a normal life too. To start the year off I attendant two baptisms and three weddings. Three weddings! Reminds me of the movie 27 Dresses perhaps. Anyway, it almost made me broke on buying a few dresses and shoes as well. And yes some presents too. So for next month, another event to do are a few bridal showers and 18th birthdays. I think it is now the point in my life where I would attend numerous bridal showers and weddings. Done when we attended 18th birthdays every month way back in college. But I think it’s lovely to see friends and some family members getting married finally.
Anyway next month is almost my birthday month. My mom gave birth on a Valentine’s Day. So cheesy. So yeah next month will be the start of my quarter life. And I cannot wait for the next years after that.
Tomorrow I shall be back on flying again after my three days off. Having a normal life was difficult for the past three days. It’s not easy to squeeze friends, family, boyfriend, and some errands in just three days. I also forgot to watch the three DVD’s that I got last week. And forgot to have time for myself like go to have a simple manicure and pedicure or even a relaxing body massage for that matter. So I’ll probably plan that for next week. So for today, off shall I go to the supermarket to buy some snacks for my duty tomorrow and some cat food.
Have a great Monday!
after three days of my arrival, digging into my trolley – soon I realized, I left my USB flash drive in San Francisco.
Bummer. 
I know it’s late so I will not wait another year to greet everyone. Thankfully I didn’t celebrate the Holidays this year on board. And not on New Year’s too. Also I have a wonderful roster this coming January.
Christmas in our home was fine. Finally we were complete this year. Last year I was in mid air, my uncle was in the US for some convention, and two of my cousins were on duty at the hospitals for their rounds. So for this year, nobody missed Noche Buena. Surprisingly I didn’t eat much! I used to binge and starve myself but last December 24th, I think I only ate a piece of chicken, and the rest were mostly desserts. Hehe. Guess that comes with the stress that normally a cabin crew would have. Cause I flew the other day and woke up the following day so there’s no enough room for appetite. On the other hand, I finally got the headphones and portable speakers that I want. Thanks to my mom and my tita!
Skullcandy Lowrider
and
iHome iP29 Portable Speaker System for iPhone and iPod
And a fellow cabin crew gave me a gadget travel organizer that I really need.
Built NY Cargo Travel Organizer
So for today I’ll be staying home for a while, give the dog a bath, do some errands, and be normal again.
Happy Monday!
I’m so lucky to have days off on Sundays for this December’s roster. More time for my family, friends, and my caprichosahan. On my way to the kitchen, I saw this plastic box that I haven’t seen in years.
Sorry for the image, it’s kind of blurry because I just woke up and took a shot. Anyway, I love this batch of cookies. Next to Mrs. Field’s. It’s soft, moist, and chocolatey! Now it feels more like at home. When I was in high school, my mom would always buy chocolate chip cookies from everywhere. When I started to love these ones from Pricemart, I can’t get enough of it. See there’s only two left. Now I’m getting more batches so I can bring in flight. Also, there’s more to love. The muffins that are big enough for one, and the sumptuous apple pie that’s to die for.
Everything’s done! For the Christmas shopping of course. Now comes the most harassing part. The gift wrapping. I haven’t wrapped the remaining presents. So for this day off, I’ll be locked in my room, eating more cookies and wrapping more presents. Then this late afternoon, I’ll probably head to hear mass and have bibingka all over again. I’ve missed these kind of things not to mention Simbang Gabi, since I have a crazy life ahead of me now. So for this Sunday, I’ll take everything nice and slow, and make everyone feel that for a day, I am a normal person just like everybody else inside the house, not worrying about what to pack for the next layover.
So, right now I’m quite excited for the Christmas gift that I’ve purchased for myself! I’ll have to wait for a few more days though.
Enjoy the rest of the day! <3
Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Fried Mozzarella
10 to 12 slices mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch thick and 4-inch-long strips
1 1/2 cups Japanese breadcrumbs
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
For Honey Mustard Sauce
6 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise
1 tablespoon deli mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
For Cilantro Lemon Mayonnaise
6 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise
1 tablespoon cilantro leaves and stems, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. One by one, dredge the mozzarella cheese in flour, then dip into the egg.One by one, dredge the mozzarella cheese in flour, then dip into the egg.
2. Do this twice. (FYI, double coating the cheese prevents it from oozing out of its breadcrumb casing.) Then roll in breadcrumbs.
3. Fry mozzarella cheese until golden.
I also prepared a different sauce based from tomato. Other of my co FA’s love tomato sauce. And always remember to pack your snacks in a tight container or a Ziploc will do.
Recipe and photos from Yummy.ph
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What a day to start the week. Another LAX for tomorrow! I am not yet finished on my Christmas shopping. I haven’t wrapped the remaining presents that are gathering dusts in my room. Also I ordered personalized gift tags for a change. I’ve been using gold permanent markers for quite a few years now. After the buying, the wrapping and labeling, I am now wondering on what should I get for myself this Christmas. Although I believe I am now late to make a wishlate, it’s now or never!
Have a great week ahead!
In the aviation world, not all passengers, our customers would be always right. You yourself requested for an emergency exit seat you said. So you had it. A crew member greets and briefs you with her warm smile on a beautiful Monday morning, telling you that since you are seated on this row, you have to take some SOP’s and a little nudge from the crew. Please do not tell us that you fly more than we do. Emergency exit rows are kept free from any obstruction – bags, shopping bags, stuffed toys, everything. Please do not tell us that this is the first time that a crew member asked you politely to stow your bags. A laptop bag, your purse, and 2 shopping bags. Please do not tell us that you always put your bags under those seats in front of you, since it does make sense that during an emergency, your bags would be caught up in the exit, and would make the evacuation a bit slow. For the sense that you will get out first, since you will open the exit window for that matter. Please do not tell us that you’ve read, and memorized the emergency instruction cards that are neatly placed in your seat pocket. We have the prerogative to reseat you, if you don’t comply. And please, do not raise your voice, embarrass the crew, shoving your Louis Vuitton and telling us that if something gets lost from your precious bag, then it’s our fault? Hmm. Tell us if you’re a frequent flyer. Or better lie. Because it’s an embarrassment for us, your fellow Filipinos, to see you, make a scandal just because you cannot barely understand simple instructions.
Sincerely yours,
your most patient crew
Shining Through.
Another snippet that has been going round the emails last year. Saw it and thought of sharing it you guys. Can’t stop to giggle a bit since mostly are true!
It’s from the Cabin Crew News blog.
You know you’re a flight attendant if………..
- You never unpack
- You look to the ceiling when your doorbell chimes
- You wish you had jet engines mounted in your bedroom so you could fall asleep faster
- You don’t ever write a full city name (and it bugs your non-aviation friends): DTW MCO FCO BOM
- You get excited over certain types of ice
- You silently curse every Bose headset-wearing dude — (“Yes, the electronic device announcement means you, sir.”)
- You know how to look fresh in 5 day old clothes
- No matter how many times you clean out your suitcase you still find ancient hidden treasures in there
- You HATE boarding
- You LOVE deplaning
- You have figured out that turbulence is not caused by clouds but by the initial movement of all meal carts
- You can’t believe that people let their babies and toddlers play on the floor of the aircraft cabin — ewww, nasty
- You remember the passengers with great manners (that’s sad)
- You can’t remember when UM’s actually became bigger than you
- You love foreigners because they can’t adequately complain in English
- You have to turn your head when you see a passenger in stocking feet enter a lavatory
- You secretly cheer when another flight attendant has to deal with the medical emergency
- You HATE on board duty free
- You can’t stand the frequent flyer who says “I fly more than you…” (yeah, right)
- You hate running into your passengers at your layover hotel
- Blankety-blank tray stackers!
- You hate when the heavy drinkers start flirting and calling you by name
- You long for the days when it was easy to rig the TV for free movies
- You want to smack the nail clipping — finger nail polishing — nose picking — snoring passengers
- You want no passengers talking to you while you are non-revving
- Even when you are not working a flight, you travel in uniform for the liquids, creams and gels exemption
- If passengers can’t find the flush to the toilet — they should stay in there till they do!
- You wish you had a button to press that would announce, “No I don’t have a pen”
- You are excited to find a can of different soda that is not supposed to be on your airline
- You could scream when people use an empty seat to change their baby’s diaper, and don’t even put a blanket underneath the little one — worse yet, they ask if they can change the baby on the floor of the galley!
- You know a meaning for “crop-dusting” that has nothing to do with agriculture
- You cruise the aircraft after all the passengers have deplaned to find the discarded magazines and paperback novels before the cleaners get them
- You can spot the cover of a new crossword or sudoku book on an airport newsstand rack from 50 feet away
- You hate early morning departures — Who in the hell HAS to fly at 6 AM?
- You wish every airline manager actually WAS a flight attendant at one point in their life (this goes double for flight attendant supervisors)
- You can’t believe the senior F/A at your airline is in their 80’s (doesn’t matter what airline they all have them)
- You try not to go to the bathroom on the plane but you sure can catch a good nap in there
- You hate that passengers think they can hear you without taking off their headsets
- You are glad there are no hidden cameras in the galley
- Your non-aviation friends truly don’t get the commuting part: “So you have to fly when and your trip starts where??”
- YES, “Remain seated for the duration of our flight” DOES mean YOU
- You can’t figure out why your manager is not held accountable for the same things you are
- Your jumpseat partner knows more about you than your spouse or life partner
- You have at least 6 items of your own you could add to this list
- You had a memory for all of these, and understood every one.
A colleague of mine is now clear for Emirates! I’m so happy for her. We all are. After months of waiting finally it’s her time to shine. I just wish the others would not give up on their dreams. Because good things come to those who wait.
Have a nice week ahead!
In your flying career, there would come a time when you would not eat your meals because you get tired of airplane food. Right? Like on every flight you would have the same tray over and over again. Sometimes the crew would get so creative, they would shred the beef, put butter on the bread along with the beef and heat it in the oven for like fifteen minutes and voila. Toasted buns with almost crispy beef. Other would bring crackers, instant noodles, or some would buy sandwiches in the terminal and heat some in the oven. I on the other hand would bring my own baon, and noticed that the others would bring theirs too! Baon is like having a bento box. Minus the carrots neatly cut into flowers, or rice placed in Hello Kitty molds. We sometimes do it in potluck. So I searched into the webspace yesterday to look for a particular recipe that I would love to try. Getting tired of the usual adobo, pork liempo, lumpia, cheese sticks and the likes, I whipped up something with salmon.
SALMON FILLETS WITH CREAMY DILL
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup prepared mustard
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
- 2 teaspoons dried dill, or to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a bowl, stir together mayonnaise and mustard. Stir in thyme, oregano, and basil. Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet, and spread with the mayonnaise mixture. Sprinkle with dill weed.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until the salmon is easily flaked with a fork.
How easy is that? I made this yesterday and I’m bringing it on a flight this afternoon. This would be great with rice!
Photo and recipe snipped from allrecipes.com.
