No Great Title Tonight

Well it's nearly the end of my second trip back. It was another five day trip and my body is still adjusting as much as it was last week. Infact, this week from my knees down to my toes I had swelling. I even made a call into Dr. Frogley (the chiropractor) to make sure I shouldn't be too concerned since we had tried new therapy on Monday morning. He gave me some new things to do to help. My crew hasn't been as fun and entertaining but they are still okay. The captain still kind of gets to me though . . . .just odd. I have another 4 day and then a 2 day right afterwards. I may need to rethink that. Afterwards though I have several days off to focus on my chiropractic care and prepare for Thanksgiving. I'm hoping to cook a lot!


I had a kid's mom today try and buy him a beer. He was probably close to be 21 but I had a feeling he wasn't quite yet. Well, we can't serve minors in the air either (DUH!) and so when I asked for his ID he said he didn't have it. Mom chimes in stating that she's buying it for him. Last time I checked, the depended on consuming the product as well as purchasing it. Here's the other thing, you have to have an ID to get through security!!! I wanted so badly to inquire about that but let it go, knowing that I had won regardless and he wasn't getting the drink from me. Plus his behavior was just immature and it was obvious. Ridiculous.


Speaking of airports. There has been a lot of hype about the new body scanners. Crew members, especially, refuse these. In SLC I've never been asked to go through one while in uniform. Although, in other airports they have no problem requiring you to. Well, not this girl! I've had a 10 year FBI, YES F-B-I background check. I'm pretty sure no flight attendant in history has attempted to blow up her own airplane. Even though you go through the body scanners you still get a very inappropriate pat down. Well, while I'm in uniform I'm certainly not going to get padded down in front of my passengers and be violated. So this morning in MEM (Memphis) I refused to go through the body scanner (there was a regular entry less than 10 feet away) and they weren't too happy. So I told them that if I went through the body scanner then I wanted a private room for the pat down. They don't have time for that so I went through the regular one. This also allowed all crewmembers (about 7) behind me go through the regular entry as well. GO ME!!!


The flight attendant last week gave me a RAVE (recognizing a valuable employee). It stated this:

I had the pleasure of working with Courtney for a 5 day trip and she was not only wonderful to work with, she made me proud to be a part of SkyWest. She is professional, hard-working, efficient, flexible, kind and really has everyone's best... interest at heart. She cares deeply about all people--passengers, co-workers, crew and goes to high measures to take care of everyone as best she can no matter how long the day or how frustrating the situation. Courtney looks amazing, is a true professional and gives excellent, efficient and genuine service but above all she is a sweetheart and really cares and it is so nice and very refreshing to work with someone who puts their heart into everything they do. Thank you Courtney!

It was fantastic to read that. I felt so valuable and important. I felt like someone finally realized who I am and how I am. It was very VERY rewarding I must say. So to get 4 carry-on tags along with a RAVE.....GO ME #2!!!!

Headed home tomorrow. Unfortunately, I get home after Josh has gone to work. I guess it will give me a chance to have some quiet time to just release some energy and have some one on one time with M&A. Miss my lil babies! But I know Josh is taking great care of them while I'm away. I miss them all.  Hoping this weekend is better than last. I'm hoping there won't be a lot of chores to do except maybe a little bit of laundry. I could seriously use a pedicure! My poor feet have gone through a lot this week and need some lovin!!!

Well I'm off to bed. A happy flight attendant is a well rested flight attendant!

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Courtney