And again I have let the time slip by me. So much has happened since May. I am working back at Era this year. I thought I would enjoy it more but something is different this year. Even those who have worked there for several years are thinking about switching to another chopper company. I guess we all just feel like we are being walked all over and can't do anything right. Honestly, without grounds crew, I am not sure that this company would survive. That would mean the pilots would have to fuel, and load their helicopters and I am afraid that might be too much to ask. Not to mention they would have to wash and wax their own vessel as well. Oh, and who would safety brief the visitors? Maybe the base manager could do that? I don't know. I am being sarcastic, of course, and it's all streaming from the fact that our base manager over staffed grounds crew this year and now everyone is being forced to work part-time. It is frustrating to see high schoolers getting just as much, if not more, work time then me when they still live with their parents and don't have to pay bills. Sigh...moving on...
So I have just found out, though I nearly had to beg for the info, that I have to check into the Virgin Islands (UVI-St. Thomas) on Aug 16th. I am buying my flights tonight. That is pretty exciting. However, that leaves me only a few days to get in all the weddings I need to get too, and get my scar removed. I am such a mix of emotions right now. I am pretty terrified, now that I think about it...I mean...Island living isn't really my style...I guess I will figure it out as I go. I did meet a lady from St Thomas yesterday who said she used to own her own helicopter company there not too long ago. Do I smell a part time job...? haha
Today, I am being forced to take off, so I thought I would be productive. I have a list of things to do, starting with tanning. I have been visiting the tanning salon so that I wont burn to a crisp in the VIs. Then, it's to the recreation center to work on buffing up my "guns" ie..muscles. Next I am probably going to get something to eat, just finished my school homework for the week so once I return I will be working on Laundry, oh the joy of spending $1.50 to wash and $1.50 to dry each load of clothes. THEN I am going to clean...if I don't pass out first.
I think I will make today all about me and relaxing. I haven't had a day like that in a long time. Maybe a trip out the road is necessary? Yesterday I took a short drive towards the end of the road and saw, what I think, were lots of porpoises, maybe a few whales...? I sat there with another woman and watched for a few minutes. The sun is shining so you never know what you will see!! I think I will definitely make my way out the road for some whale watching...I got a feeling they might be enjoying the sun today too.
Cheers!
☼♫ Melissa ♫☼
