Friends are so nice to have and can totally warm the soul in a way that family members can not. I do love my family but I'd go completely crazy without the company and support of my friends. A couple of them have seen me and supported me through some tough emotional things. They just have an understanding that my family does not.

In another manner, I have decided I'm not going to post pictures on Facebook anymore. The reason for this is, after talking with other photographers, that people can save the pictures to their harddrive and erase my company name and use the pictures all they want to. I'm a photographer working hard for my money and call me selfish or whatever, but I expect to be paid for my services. I am a company just like Nordstrom and Macy's and people would not begin to steal from them.

Sometimes, I will tell you I have fun at work and I'm not lieing. My friend from Chicago was working Tuesday and had about 2 hours here...which fell perfectly with my 2 hour break! So we had lunch and just hung out chatting. Those days are the best days of work...when I can just give a friend a hug! And it's on the those days that my smile is truly genuine!

Sunday night, I had a long conversation with a good friend. This conversation was one of those that I have come to cherish. Talking about friendships and relationships and how important they are. It's so nice to know that there are still people out there looking out for your best interests. Trying to help me realize my full potential and help me become everything I was intended for.

Something very important is coming up soon. Something I've wanted for a very long time...and almost had. It makes me nervous, scared, excited, smiley. I've learned quite a few lessons along the way and have become a better person for it. Thanks to those of you who have helped me realize some of those important lessons!

So today I did a little what I like to call crew stalking. This takes some time, effort and plain boredom but I'm glad I did it today. I found out that 3 of my InFlight training friends were going to be flying through today...one of which I haven't seen since that day in June. I was so happy to see and chat with Miss Stacy Raffo!!! She was very encouraging about the whole situation that happened. I also got to see my InFlight roomie and it is always a pleasure to see her since we got along so well in training. I also get to see my good friend Christina later on this evening! So overall, getting up before the crack of dawn was worth my sleepiness today.