St. Kitts/Nevis, BVI Frank and I celebrated our 25th anniversary early in 2021. For such a milestone, it was a little of a let down. Covid put a damper on the ability to travel much, so I didn't spend 2020 making any grand plans other than what was in my mind. Turns out, my bestie …
My happy place…
The Writing Room I am back home after a week on the road in Houston. I was tired yesterday after working, waiting on the plane and actually flying home. Once home I spent a little time with Frank and Kenzie, changed into my night clothes and then watched some mindless TV until I fell asleep …
Tap, tap, tap
Have you ever gone to bed just fine, and then woke up with a burning idea that just won't leave you be? I cannot be the only one. I have a handful of instances where this has happened in my life. If you've read my writings for any length of time, you might have heard …
No “right” way…
*warning* topics explored below may be triggering for some (crisis, trauma, faith crisis, CPTSD, etc.) Having come through my own faith crisis over the years, I have learned one thing, not to be judgy of others. When I'm in writing mode, I have a pretty regular morning routine. I wake, grab coffee (though that's sorely …
Passing the time…
Once again, I find myself in Houston for the week, Which is fine. I don't mind being here, really. It's the travel part that I'm not a huge fan of. Airports, and crowds and waiting, oh my! The flight is right around 2 1/2 hours. Usually I catch some sleep, but last night I felt …
Simple pleasures…
Yesterday was a good day. Equal parts family time, project time, and nap time. I do love me some weekend time. My daughter had her oil changed and tires rotated on Friday and my husband took her to pick up her car towards the end of the day. She drove it home an realized there …
Running on empty…
I have felt run into the ground lately. Tired. Unenergetic. Apathetic. I thought at first it was just a season of busy, which it is, in part, but more than that it's being out of balance. That happens to me when I am focused on one aspect of my brain over the other for long …
Five weeks in…
...and every day still feels a little like I'm drinking from a firehose. I switched jobs/companies back in mid-January. Similar industry -- still working with a fleet of aircraft -- but I'm on a totally different playing field. My former company was pretty straight forward -- a U.S. company engaged in air medical transport. They …
Houston bound…
Today is the day...today I begin a new chapter in my career. I am heading to Houston in a few hours to meet my new team at the corporate offices of Bristow Group. I am both excited and nervous as all get out. It's been a long time since I've showed up for my first …
Shrinking Shay 