Courtesy Lion makes a comeback

For what else, SG50 of course! 

He's looking pretty as he's actually made of fresh flowers. And who knew, he's got children as well!

 

Thank God

Thank God I'm here, alive and well. 

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I don't know why it took me so many years to get VPN. I've whined all these years about not being able to access FB and Twitter. But banning me now from Instagram and MY EMAIL was the last straw. Just wish I had gotten VPN sooner. For some reason I always felt it wasn't safe to use VPN. I hope my fears are unfounded. 

Ironing day

Today, in the peace and quiet, I am doing my ironing. The last time I ironed was maybe 2-3 months ago, so you can imagine how much I've to iron. Ironing day is also the worst of all house-chores day (probably second only to toilet-washing day). 

But what has to be done has to be done. 

Death is ugly

I will always be pro-euthanasia.

The article and the comments. Take some time to read this. 

Oxygen mask

Remember the oxygen mask hype from about 8 years or so ago from Taiwan? The one that bubbles on your face. A variety show in Taiwan tested it on live audience and the result was instant - less puffy face and when tested on only half the face, that one side appeared smaller and more lifted than the other side. 

Well I guess I've figured out how it works. DEHYDRATION. 

My beautician sold me a makeup remover that also uses oxygen bubbles. She said the bubbles are very small and less concentrated than its previous generation. The previous generation of this makeup remover bubbles too much and caused skin to become dry. So there! 

See you next year, BCN

Barcelona has been lovely. It's always nice be back. Again, spent too much money on clothes and overshot my own budget. The night before I flew off on this flight I cleared my wardrobe somewhat, already knowing I'll be buying spring/summer clothes. But with the shopping I did in London and then now in Barcelona, I think I'll have to find more clothes to throw out. 

Let's just say the total I've spent on clothes in these two cities can feed a family of 4 back in my country. I didn't even buy anything designer. Merely high street brands like Zara. Le sigh. I've no self-control. 

I met my batch boy and batch girl on two different days. They're on the first half of this flight. Very bummed I forgot to take a photo of my batch girl :( because it's rare to bump into batch mates in the same city. 

Looking forward to going home. Haven't seen Markus much since we came back from Hong Kong. I'll also get to meet family who are coming back from OZ, London and the U.S. in the next few days. 

For now, I'm turning in and will also pray for a smooth flight home tomorrow. 

Pride

As I walked away from the aerobridge in the arrival terminal, I looked out to see The Bird parked at its bay with its national flag. 

Half the world away in São Paulo, The Bird has landed safely. 

I felt so much pride in me doing what I'm doing. 

First time evahhhhhh

First time ever... To arrive in BCN and not eat tapas for dinner as the first meal. I slept through dinner instead. 

First time ever... In BCN, Purser calls me in the middle of my sleep to ask if I want to have dinner. 

(Though this isn't the only time a purser called to see if I'm going for a meal. The last time happened last month in London.)

Times have changed. 

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Checking in an air larder

Well, my peers reminded me many times - "Once you are promoted, the non-ranking crew will not ask you out to makan anymore."

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So I have stocked up on canned food, dried food (i.e. Twisties, oats), and CHICKEN FLOSS.
Don't call, don't call lor...

All ready to go to Brazil!

Blessed spring

This April, for the first time in my 7 years of flying, I've finally seen the cherry blossoms as well as tulips in full bloom.

How blessed I am, to get such a roster this year. Japan and Netherlands in April... Really couldn't have asked for more. 

And since it's a beautiful spring, I also took a stroll through Regent's Park. 

To cap off my beautiful April:

I wish your spring is just as beautiful :)

Hunt

The hunt for another nest has begun. 

Still borrowing someone else's nest, and not building my own, just in case anyone is wondering.