Monstah (monster) Storm coming.......

Almost 1/3 of the US population, over 100 million people may be affected in some 29 states. Tonight until Thursday this storm will creep across the country. When all said and done Boston could get up to 20 inches of snow. We have had 60 inches in just the past 4 weeks. Rumor has it another storm could be on its way for Saturday too, but we have to get through this one first. I am currently at home, but sitting reserve, so I could get called out. Flights are cancelling fast in the Midwest already. Dustin on the other hand is out there flying and probably won't make it home till Thursday. Sorry babe!! Simka and I will be at home waiting for your safe return.

Kudos to me.

Yesterday I received this nice letter in my mailbox at work:

--Please extend my heartfelt thanks to #1 Flight Attendant Ryan Perry on seq.2243/21Jan. Following deicing, while Ryan was conducting his cabin safety checks he noted that there was still snow on one of our wings. He compared that wing to the other wing and noted the "green fluid" (our type 4 anti-icing fluid) looked different between the two wings. He immediately notified us in the cockpit and we returned to the gate to be deiced again. Ryan's alert and professional attitude quite possibly prevented an unsafe takeoff from occurring. Again, please pass along our appreciation to Ryan for his professional attention to detail.

That letter made my day, and I wanted to share it with all of you!

No hot water........

I had spent the past 4 days working on schedules, Shaving was not on the top of my list. Then on Friday at 440am as I was getting into the shower the water NEVER got hot.....UH-OH!! Panic sets in and I wake Dustin up. He went downstairs and sure enough the water was all over the ground. All parts of my brain told me to call in sick and go back to bed. However we all know I have a better work ethic than that, so I got dress and went to work unshaven. Wouldn't you know I had gotten 4 compliments before 7am. Every time I saw someone I knew, I felt like I had to explain my lack of personal hygiene, however they all said they kinda liked it. So I snapped this pic of myself in Miami and posted it on facebook. 17 positive comments later and 2 of them calling me a skinny-minni, I shaved it the next day. Ahhhhh, my baby face is back. I thank my parents for those baby-look genes!!

Can you believe it's snowing again in New England. Were suppose to get another 9 inches of snow tonight. We are approaching the 50 inch mark for January. We honestly have had it pretty easy the past 3 winters so it's alright to me. I think I am probably alone in that assessment.

BRRRRR.......

Man is it cold in Boston right now!!! Some of the coldest air will be in Boston over the next 3 days. And when I say cold, I mean COLD!! Sunday night 5 degrees, Monday the high 7 the low
minus 5. Come on people, You gotta admit that gross!! We are suppose to get yet another snow storm on Wednesday night. So far this winter season we have received 49.6 inches of snow (41 is normal for the entire season). In January alone 27.6 inches thus far and normal is 13.5 How many more days till spring????

Being on a diet sucks!

Why does everything look so much better when you can't eat it? Take this for example. At the Miami airport, a flight Attendant favorite is Icebox cafe. They have great salads and soups and sandwiches, yet I can't decide between the Red velvet cake or the 7 layer double chocolate cake. I still am down 10 lbs since December 1st, but I have yet to break through that 200lb mark. I am on reserve next month and gonna really focus on it and go past that hurdle. Until then the Boston Cream Pie or the lemon tart?? Happy Eating!! (BTW, no desserts were consumed during this blogging only temptations!)

Kinda Cool Map!

Did you wake up to snow this morning? You were not alone!! Florida and Hawaii are the only states without snow on the ground today. Snow is present is 69.4 percent of the lower 48, which is more than double what it was in December.

Winter Wonderland, East Boston

So from this storm, we only ended up with about a foot, although a lot, not as much as 2 weeks ago when 19 inches fell. Anyway, it was still very snowy, very windy, and very wet out so I decided to stay close to home and was able to snap 32 pics just around my block. You can check out the entire album on my facebook page, but here were a few of my favorite ones. Click here to see the whole album //http//www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/album.php?aid=2106552&id=1156947460

It's Snowing!

1/1/11

Wishing each of you the Best year possible in 2011. May there be good health, prosperity, and lots of good luck for all of us. In 2011 there will be lots of big changes for many of us. What will this year bring? What will be the highlights of the new year? We'll have to wait and see. As for now, be safe, enjoy each moment of the day and NEVER take anything for granted! Lots of Love from me to you!! Happy New Year Everyone!!

Don't let the door hit ya.....

It's time to say goodbye to 2010 and look forward to the New year! Good Riddance? For me....It was a pretty good year!

Holidays with Family

It's all about spending the holidays with those you love, Isn't that what it's all about? Thanks Dad and Janet for hosting such a great dinner for all of us, my crew members included. If you have to work on the holidays, this truly was the layover to have. Hope each of you have a safe and happy new year!!

Oh the weather outside is frightful but the ads are so delightful!!

The Aftermath.......

Not being able to venture very far from my house, since I am home stuck working on the computer, I did snap these pics with my phone. 18.5 inches of snow fell that night. Funny thing is that is only the 9th snowiest 24 hrs period on record.

Photo Op!

Taken on Christmas Day, This great picture of my Sister and Grandmother.

Happy New Year to both of you!!

It's so hard to sit here and watch the snow storm coverage from a laptop in Dallas/Fort worth. We are suppose to get 20 inches of snow tonight and I will miss it all. At least I won't have to shovel it.

Merry Christmas!!

Wishing Each of you the Merriest of Christmas's!!

I wish I could be in several places at once this year, but I can't, So know this,

You will always be in my heart and soul today as you are each and every day.

Merry Christmas to all.....and to all a good night!!

And the Holidays begin........

Wishing everyone safe journey's to their final destinations this Christmas. I have to work this Christmas, but I was able to trade onto a Seattle layover, So at least I will be with family this year. Hope all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is over and now you can just relax and enjoy the Christmas spirit!

History in the making.....

President Obama signed into law the repeal of "Don't ask, Don't tell" this morning which officially begins the process to remove the policy banning gay and lesbian service members from serving openly in the U.S. Military. It's about time!!

White Christmas?

Just took this pic out my front porch. Its the first measurable snow of the winter season. It does get people in the holiday spirit. Just two inches forecasted for tonight, but another storm is on its way for Christmas night. Will it be a white Christmas? We'll have to wait and see!!

Total eclipes of the heart....

If you happen to be up in the wee hours of the morning, be sure to look at the moon, Tonight is a Total Lunar Eclipse. Should starts at 1:33 am East coast time and end by 5:01 am. The moon will take on the vibrant red color until 3:35 am according to NASA. During the lunar eclipse, the moon, the earth, and the sun align so that the sun's rays are shielded by the moon.

Meet Simka.

As I am sitting on the couch watching the Patriot's football game, it donned on me, that I haven't introduced you to the newest member of the Perry-Dudley household. Meet Simka!! We rescued her from a shelter a couple of months ago. She is an adult cat, with a face of a kitten. She's pretty laid back, which I guess is a good thing with two flight attendants for parents. She's not really a lap cat but loves to be petted and touched. She is always right next to us, no matter what room we are in. Although I wasn't sure at first about getting a cat, I have to admit she has been fun having and Dustin loves her. Isn't that what counts!

Weight loss challenge update: This morning I woke up to 202 on that scale. That's 8 lbs lost so far!! I haven't seen that number since April 2008. I can now button the top button on my shirt and have gone up the next hole in my belt. Wahoo!!

Xmas Challenge Update #1

Well today marks the 7th day of my weight loss challenge and I am very pleased to inform you I am down 3.4 lbs this week. I actually already got my first compliment at work yesterday. It just goes to show you, how even a few pounds can make a difference. Wish me luck as I move into week 2!!

O Christmas tree.....

Our 2010 Christmas Tree

Are you in the Holiday spirit yet?

Well if this photo doesn't make you smile or laugh, you've got

NO holiday cheer!!
It cracked me up, so I thought I would share it with you. Hope everyone is having a great holiday season thus far!!

What the Heck am I thinking.....

The countdown to Christmas has begun!

Usually this is the hardest time of the year to start a program, but why wait? Defying all logic and common sense, I have decided to see what I can lose in 25 days. ( NO, I am not starving myself, I'm doing it right) Anyway, myself and 2 other co-workers are challenging ourselves to see if we can not be tempted by the holiday usuals. To make this interesting, we each put in $20 and the winner of the highest % loss on the 25th will be the winner of the $60 pot. The truth is, if each of us lose even 5 pounds we are all winners. So today, it begins....who will come out on top, will it be me? Check back on the 25th!!

Day of Thanks!

Wishing Each of you the happiest of Thanksgiving's today!

I am thankful for my wonderful Husband, My family and friends. I am thankful for my health and the roof over my head. I am also thankful to YOU for reading my blog each day!

Just saw Seattle and Portland may get snow tonight thru Monday. That's crazy you'll get the first snow before we will in Boston!!

ITS A DONE DEAL......

I am so happy to say, after 3 yrs of trying to refinance our home, just 3 Min's ago, I closed the deal!! I didn't think it was gonna happen having an underwater mortgage but my persistence paid off and I am saving more than 300 bucks a month. WAHOOOO!!