Best Home Standby in forever!! Also roster for the new month - worst so far!!!

Where to start..... It's been a while since I last updated my blog, sorry, I know! It has been up and down the last couple of weeks!

I am going to start by the positives ;) 
I was meant to fly to Moscow, Russia on Monday the 22nd of July, so the night before the flight, they removed me from the flight and instead gave me home standby. I was not very pleased to say the least :P I was looking forward to my trip because I haven't been to Russia before.

I called my mom and my fiance to tell them my "devastating" news and they told me to calm down, nothing that I can do to change the situation. Easy for them to talk right :p Anyways and my dad emailed me to say that everything happens for a reason in life and that's what I should focus on. SOOOO.... Long story short, I got pulled out for a flight to Johannesburg instead :D Can you imagine my happiness and joy when I found out? I was over the moon with excitement, it was just what I needed, honestly. Have been feeling so home sick lately.... 

I am back in Dubai at the moment, recovered from my flight back from Johannesburg :P was very tired when I got to the flat, slept for hours and hours. It was lovely to see my family! My fiance finished work a little early on Tuesday, so him, myself and my sister met my dad for lunch which was so nice. I saw my mom for a bit and also got to spend some time with my dogs :) really it was the best feeling! Some other great news: I get to fly to Johannesburg again this coming Sunday :D 

My roster for next month really isn't amazing. It was supposed to be my top bid month, but instead of giving me what I bid for, I got the worst roster since I started flying!! I have Moscow, Bangkok/Sydney trip which consists of 8 days, 3 turnarounds and Bangkok AGAIN at the end of the month. I also have leave in Aug, but trying to swap most of my roster for better flights, and a day off so that I can extend my leave.

We will see what happens in the next few days, will keep you posted ;)

Yesterday New York, tomorrow London!

Hi to all my frequent readers :)

It has been a rollercoaster few days/weeks! I went to NY for a second time, I had a lovely time exploring the city, and yes, I still think it's the best city I have experienced so far... I had a few days off now (this is my 3rd) but believe me, the rest was needed... doing a JFK flight really takes it out of you.

Tomorrow I will be visiting London for the first time!! I am looking forward because the weather in Europe is nice at the moment (although I wouldn't mind some cold, snowy weather) but also because I have always wanted to see London.
I have 2 London trips for the month of July - I will fly there again in about 2 weeks from now.

I am still trying to find that excitement of flying again - before I joined Emirates, I used to love airports and planes, and to see a plane take off and land... however I feel like I have lost that excitement a little. Before, when traveling as a passenger, I would get all excited and dress up, high heels were a must! However, now when traveling as a passenger, all I want to do is be comfy - especially in what I wear... I am traveling to Perth next week Friday to go visit my brother and his wife and my sister... it's my birthday on the 15th so I will get to spend the day with them :) I am looking forward to that, however now I must focus on getting London and Korea flights out of the way. Anyway, so my point is, I was thinking what to wear when I travel to Perth next weekend, and all I can think of is a track suit :P

I have been feeling a bit homesick - what am I talking about - I have been feeling homesick since I got back from South Africa after my leave. I managed to swap my NY flight (which would have been on the 28th of Jul) for a Johannesburg one - so that I can go home for ONE day - believe me that one day will make the world's difference to me!

Below, some pics from when I was in NY recently: