Autumn reflections

I look outside my window and all i see are the dark skies and the rain that goes on and on each day.Autumn has finally arrived.It s that time of year that warm and sunny summer days are only a memory of a distant past.It s a time of reflection on my life too, which tends to make me feel a little down.Another year almost past, not the best year of my life ,with lots of ups and downs.It wasnt easy, but i managed to get back on my feeth again and to be in full control of my life again.I certainly hate to be dependent on the care of other people .Being a patient is not the best role i played.Like my best friends always tell me i m much too dominating and stubborn to be cared for by anyone (sorry again, dear nurses and doctors for my bad behaviour).But the one lesson i learned this year is that my time has become precious .There are so many things i still want to experience and i feel down as i realise i might not have enough time, because life can change within a day which happened to me in the past year. I made the decision to take unpaid leave next year which makes it possible for me too be a few months off duty and go for an extensive holiday to realise a part of my dreams.I am planning to travel through Asia and Australia.I always used to go backpacking untill a few years ago and because i feel thats the best way to travel around i will go for it again.I m getting a little old to be a backpacker, but what the hack,i never cared how other people think about me hehe.

I will leave you with this clip from the movie 'Mame' .Watch this movie with the great Lucy Ball as the eccentric, fun loving Mame and Bea Arthur(Dorothy from 'the Golden Girls!)as her best friend ,Vera. Whenever you feel a little down it will certainly brighten up your day.At least it did mine!

"Life is a banquet ..but most people choose to be starving to death""

Flying high!

It s been some time since my last posting overhere.All due to the fact that i m back in business again and crossing the Planet Earth from west till east and north to south again, meaning i have made my comeback as a flight attendant after a long period of illness.Strangely it feels like as i have never been away and even my wonderfull fake smile didnt need much practise again.

But honestly, it did feel good to be able to walk in Central Park again, swim in the Carribean sea and throwing myself in the glittering gay nightlife of Sao Paolo.I m a gypsy by nature and so feel happy when i can travel around .After all my flying years i still love my job.It gives me a sense of freedom and lightness.

I m looking forward to my next trip which will be Bangkok.A 5 days layover! It is a great way to enjoy the shopping malls, weekend market, the delicious thai food and the sleazy night life again hehe.So Bangkok....here i come!

Vaya con Dios, Mercedes

The Great Mercedes Sosa has passed away this week.The Argentinian born singer who was called "the Voice of the Voiceless" , a name she aquired for her enduring effort to the fight against dictatorship and poverty in Latin-America since the 1970-ies.She showed tremendous courage by not stopping perform during the years of dictatorship in Argentina and keep on bringing the message of freedom to her audience.I had the privilige of attending a concert of her in Utrecht here in Holland some years ago.'La Negra', as she was nicknamed too,to me was a powerfull presence on the stage.For those not familiar with her songs i have added a clip of her most famous song,'Gracias a la Vida'(Thanks to Life).I know this great lady will surely be missed by many and may she be remembered always in her magnificent songs

Back from Paradise

After spending 3 weeks in S.E. Asia i m finally home again.Had a lovely holiday in Bali and Malaysia.I do miss Bali a lot already.It s such a charming island with its natural beauty and nice beaches that i keep comming back there every year.And not to mention the local restaurants with their delicious food.I especially like the Antique restaurant located next to the Mixwell gay bar on Dhyana Pura.The waiters are so friendly and the fusion food is to die for.
My villa was located near to the beach so almost every day i went for a stroll along the beach and watch the marvelous sunset.And after a quick dive in ocean it was time to return to the house for sunset cocktails at the pool before hitting town
I feel refreshed and guess i really needed this holiday to forget the health problems i encountered in the past year.T ime for a new start!

Gimme gimme (Millenium special)

Hilarious series from the BBC about a gay guy and his foul mouthed female flat mate.Unfortunattely not running anymore.Watch the first part of this special millenium special

Summer holiday

Two more weeks and my holidays will start.I sooo need a break after all my physical problems in past year.Glad i m on my feet and being my old self again.
First stop on my trip will be Singapore, then on to KL,Malaysia for few days and from there on to Bali for 2 weeks.I rented a nice villa in Bali,Seminyak,so all i want is to relax and relax and ofcourse enjoy the delicious food in the nice restaurants overthere.
For some time i was in doubt if i should take the risk of goin on holiday this far with the swine flu around.But as it seems the majority of the cases have a mild character so i just will take the tamiflu with me and dont worry too much
But still got to work 2 more weeks and as this is the busiest time in the airline industry every year its taking a lot of energy from me , especially as i got to get used again to the time differences and long working hours again.i know i shouldnt be complaining.I lead such a nice and priviliged life already.But my motto has always been to live and enjoy life to the max with spending as little time as possible on work and giving priority to the nice things life has to offer .I encourage everyone to do the same.
Enjoy your holidays! (as i will for sure;-)

And some new shoes

After Prada it was time for a visit to the Bally sale.At 50 % discount i managed to get these white with red/blue laque leather sneakers.They look georgeous, just what i was looking for.In order to prevent a total bankruptcy i hurried home after having a cappucino at my favourite coffeeshop.And now going to have a relaxing evening at home,watching a with a dvd,"Under the Volcano" with Albert Finney and Jacqueline Bisset.A great movie