For those of you that don’t know, I recently discovered that I MAY have celiac’s disease. For those of you that don’t know what celica’s disease is, it is usually hereditary and causes a person to have an intolerance to gluten, which is found in wheat, rye, oats, and other grains. It has different side effects for different people, headaches being one of them. I say that I “may” have it because I have not yet been officially tested, but it is a common disease in my family and since mom and I road-tripped down here and found out headaches are a symptom from my Aunt Lyn in Atlanta, I have stopped eating gluten products all together and therefore my headaches have stopped as well. To test my theory a week ago I decided to eat wheat and see if it would cause a headache... and as I expected, it did. Since then what I can eat is limited and therefore I have been on the prall for gluten free products…so when I saw this box of chocolate chip cookies (picture shown) I was so excited that I couldn’t contain myself. I mean, yum, big yummy chocolate chip cookie…or so I thought. To my dismay, I opened the package in great anticipation, only to discover a little brown ball that resembled something that didn’t even look as good as the pre-made frozen cookie dough you can buy from the Schwan’s man. So immediately I searched the packaging for cooking instructions thinking they would need to be baked (which would be unfortunate as well because I don’t have an oven). Well, they didn’t need to be baked…but it suggests warming them in the microwave and eating them with a cold glass of milk – trust me I tried that experiment later that day and that didn’t help the foul what could be a cookie flavor in my mouth. So again I looked at the packaging and if you will please notice the small white print above the BIG YUMMY looking cookie it says “extreme close-up” – talk about advertisement fraud! I guess this is just an example of why people say to “never trust a book by its cover” – ERRRRRR.
Sunday, January 30, 2005
Friday, January 28, 2005
Dave's Instrument Celebration
Never a dull moment around here...and that's just the way I like it! Melissa and I have been in Vero Beach 2 weeks and we are still having a blast.
Besides the eventful day I had of homework, class, and gemini-ing; Dave, a new friend of mine from northern California passed his instrument check-ride. In celebration of such a feat, Melissa and I took him out to dinner to a great Japanese-Thai restaurant. We had a great time and I think I already found a restaurant to take my dad to when he comes to visit!
I mentioned that I gemini-ed today, so I should probably explain what that is. Gemini-ing at Flight Safety is where you sit as a passenger in another student's flight lesson, usually in a similar lesson that you will soon be experiencing. I went up directly after class and I finally saw Vero Beach from the sky for the first time - WOW, flying never ceases to make my heart ache for more. There really is something about soaring through the sky during a sunset while the fog rolls in over the ocean and becomes MVFR. It is such a rush to know that these skies are now my playground.
Besides the eventful day I had of homework, class, and gemini-ing; Dave, a new friend of mine from northern California passed his instrument check-ride. In celebration of such a feat, Melissa and I took him out to dinner to a great Japanese-Thai restaurant. We had a great time and I think I already found a restaurant to take my dad to when he comes to visit!
I mentioned that I gemini-ed today, so I should probably explain what that is. Gemini-ing at Flight Safety is where you sit as a passenger in another student's flight lesson, usually in a similar lesson that you will soon be experiencing. I went up directly after class and I finally saw Vero Beach from the sky for the first time - WOW, flying never ceases to make my heart ache for more. There really is something about soaring through the sky during a sunset while the fog rolls in over the ocean and becomes MVFR. It is such a rush to know that these skies are now my playground.
Saturday, January 22, 2005
Melissa & I
I want to introduce everyone to my wonderfully awesome roommate Melissa, who is currently making fun of me for enlarging her ego by paying her a compliment. She's an incredibly fun person and we hit it off from day one, in fact, many people ask us if we came here together because we seem to know one another so well. She's originally from Queens, but is currently living outside of Atlanta. Melissa came here with her private certificate and instrument rating and she just completed her multi- engine ground school. She's been helping me study for my instrument and on the 7th of February commercial ground school begins and we will be in that course together (that's going to be trouble). Anyway, this is the two of us in uniform - the uniform that we both love so much. Uniforms are just so serious and well, the two of us really aren't. But in the next few months I am sure that there will be many more pictures and stories.
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Road Trip 2005
I have completed my first day of class at flight safety. I won't lie, I felt like a little kid who was anxious for their first day of school in September. I probably would have had my outfit picked out if it hadn't already been determined for me (which I have to say the uniforms in the aviation world do not have an ounce of femininity).
Mom and I made it alive. We left Sunday the 9th of January and while listening to the Vikings beat the Packers on many random AM radio stations and after driving ten hours we ALMOST made it through the HUGE state of Illinois, stopping to stay the night in Marion. The following day we got up early and headed for Atlanta and eight hours later found ourselves in Alpharetta, GA at my aunt and uncle's beautiful home. Uncle Kent and Aunt Lyn were very hospitable and great to see. My cousins Kendal and Kyle have gotten so big and reminded me that I am glad I don't have to deal with the drama that occurs at that age again. My other cousin Elizabeth was doing great, she's dating a great guy who ended up making sure that Aunt Lyn, Elizabeth, Mom and I got the royal treatment at Emril's the following day for lunch (Thank you again Lyn for the wonderful lunch). Before Mom and I knew it, it was Tuesday night and we planned for an early departure through Atlanta the next morning. We got up at 5:30 and were on Highway 400 by six O'clock, the traffic even THEN was bad! Our plan was to make it all the way to Vero Beach, which we accomplished with only one bump in the road. An accident happened just as we got south of Jacksonville which resulted in us being held up in traffic for about half an hour. That's where the picture Mom took comes into play. This is the trucker that saw we were from WI and pulled up besides us and asked us where in WI we were coming from. Mom told him and we then found out that he was from Milwaukee and that he would do anything to move back there. It was humorous. But before we knew it we were in Vero Beach eating lobster with Howard (who is a close friend of my moms and been very supportive of my career in aviation).
Obviously, I have made it safe and sound to Vero Beach. Mom helped me get all set up and she went on her way back home. I have a great roomie named Melissa who is originally from Queens and we get a long great; they seriously could not have matched us better!! I also have met a lot of other really great people who have already taken me surfing (definitely looking forward to more of that). Although don't worry, this lady pilot is not going to be distracted, already I have spent a lot of time studying, but it feels great to have everything centered around aviation and to know that I am on my way.
Mom and I made it alive. We left Sunday the 9th of January and while listening to the Vikings beat the Packers on many random AM radio stations and after driving ten hours we ALMOST made it through the HUGE state of Illinois, stopping to stay the night in Marion. The following day we got up early and headed for Atlanta and eight hours later found ourselves in Alpharetta, GA at my aunt and uncle's beautiful home. Uncle Kent and Aunt Lyn were very hospitable and great to see. My cousins Kendal and Kyle have gotten so big and reminded me that I am glad I don't have to deal with the drama that occurs at that age again. My other cousin Elizabeth was doing great, she's dating a great guy who ended up making sure that Aunt Lyn, Elizabeth, Mom and I got the royal treatment at Emril's the following day for lunch (Thank you again Lyn for the wonderful lunch). Before Mom and I knew it, it was Tuesday night and we planned for an early departure through Atlanta the next morning. We got up at 5:30 and were on Highway 400 by six O'clock, the traffic even THEN was bad! Our plan was to make it all the way to Vero Beach, which we accomplished with only one bump in the road. An accident happened just as we got south of Jacksonville which resulted in us being held up in traffic for about half an hour. That's where the picture Mom took comes into play. This is the trucker that saw we were from WI and pulled up besides us and asked us where in WI we were coming from. Mom told him and we then found out that he was from Milwaukee and that he would do anything to move back there. It was humorous. But before we knew it we were in Vero Beach eating lobster with Howard (who is a close friend of my moms and been very supportive of my career in aviation).
Obviously, I have made it safe and sound to Vero Beach. Mom helped me get all set up and she went on her way back home. I have a great roomie named Melissa who is originally from Queens and we get a long great; they seriously could not have matched us better!! I also have met a lot of other really great people who have already taken me surfing (definitely looking forward to more of that). Although don't worry, this lady pilot is not going to be distracted, already I have spent a lot of time studying, but it feels great to have everything centered around aviation and to know that I am on my way.
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
The Mugby Gang 2004
I would like to thank the Lakins and the Hallacks for the wonderful Mugby Junction employee party that they threw for us in December and for the past year of fun and enjoyable employment as a Barista; I formed some wonderful friendships with both co-workers and customers.
I am sad to say that I am no longer working at Mugby in order to become a professional pilot, but I am very excited to continue on with my career goals. I hope to stay in touch with everyone and remain the coffee snob they transformed me into. Best of wishes to everyone in the New Year.
I am sad to say that I am no longer working at Mugby in order to become a professional pilot, but I am very excited to continue on with my career goals. I hope to stay in touch with everyone and remain the coffee snob they transformed me into. Best of wishes to everyone in the New Year.
Mom and I on graduation day
Well, I am officially a college graduate. Winona State University was a good choice for me. On Friday the 17th of December I graduate Magna Cum Laude with a major in Business Administration and a minor in Aviation/Airway Sciences.
My future plans are to move to Vero Beach, Florida where I will attend The Flight Safety Academy, which for me is definitely grad school. I was proud to earn my private certificate through Winona's flying club and look forward to a new flying experience in Florida. There I will complete the remainder of my flight training so that my dream of becoming a pilot comes true. I begin at the academy on the 17th of January and plan to train for seven months, which will then be followed by a year as a flight instructor. After that...is after that...and I'll update you when it happens.
Over the past four years, I have become knowledgeable not only academically, but have also learned from numerous life experiences. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to spend a summer in Nantucket, explore the natural beauties of the Mississippi River V alley, travel the New England area, and have met some fantastic people along the way. It is you that have made these years memorable whether it be by sending me a gift basket or a card to cheer me up. Many of you trusted me to watch your kids or trusted me with your life as I flew you through the air. Some of you put a roof over my head and others made sure I ate a hot homemade meal. A few of you proof-read my papers while some of you taught me how to write them. I would not be where I am without all of your support. I thank you all for being in my life.
My future plans are to move to Vero Beach, Florida where I will attend The Flight Safety Academy, which for me is definitely grad school. I was proud to earn my private certificate through Winona's flying club and look forward to a new flying experience in Florida. There I will complete the remainder of my flight training so that my dream of becoming a pilot comes true. I begin at the academy on the 17th of January and plan to train for seven months, which will then be followed by a year as a flight instructor. After that...is after that...and I'll update you when it happens.
Over the past four years, I have become knowledgeable not only academically, but have also learned from numerous life experiences. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to spend a summer in Nantucket, explore the natural beauties of the Mississippi River V alley, travel the New England area, and have met some fantastic people along the way. It is you that have made these years memorable whether it be by sending me a gift basket or a card to cheer me up. Many of you trusted me to watch your kids or trusted me with your life as I flew you through the air. Some of you put a roof over my head and others made sure I ate a hot homemade meal. A few of you proof-read my papers while some of you taught me how to write them. I would not be where I am without all of your support. I thank you all for being in my life.
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