I'm getting on a plane tonight for the first time since the fall of 2008. I don't really go anywhere very often via large metal flying machine. I used to, back in the glory days of Simple Scrapbooks magazine, when I'd fly to beautiful Salt Lake City (read: Draper) for editorial meetings every 8 weeks.
Even though I got good at packing light, carrying my bag on, keeping my liquids in their tiny plastic 3-oz containers, I never really loved the traveling.
I remember thinking back then, "How did this get to be part of my job as a graphic designer?" Graphic designers sit alone in darkened rooms very much engaged with terra firma. Flying places for work was something my Dad did when I was growing up. Was I really that grown up?
I made this page in 2008 to document the fact that I'd become a fly girl.
It's funny. I still carry the same purse (although my present one is in black) and I still bring as much in-flight entertainment as possible (my iPad is loaded up with three flicks). Hopefully, it'll be smooth sailing all the way to good old Seattle, Washington, the city of my birth.
One thing that hasn't changed for me as a traveler is that even though there is always a bit of excitement or nervousness on fly day, there is also the part of me that truly wishes her feet wouldn't be leaving the ground at all.
Up, up and away, as they say.
susan r. opel says
Safe travels, Cathy!
And I remember when you were in SLC (read: Draper) back in the fall of ’08. Glory days indeed.
Mary says
I just booked a flight yesterday to Seattle for visit with my son in July. It’s a nice flight from Minneapolis. Wishing you clear skies and a view of Ranier as you approach SeaTac
thepellerins@msn.com says
Have fun, be safe!
cathy says
Oh, I LOVE that view. : )
Sarah F in VA says
Cute Purse? Do you have a link?
You’re a Catherine! One of my favorite names! That explains everything!
Sarah F in VA says
Oops. That should be cute purse!! Not cute purse? LOL
Sarah F in VA says
and here I go again! The link is in the blog.
Initially I was reading the post from my email.
Gosh I feel like a real dork!
cathy says
Yes! If you click on the link in the text itll take you to Amazon!
Marcie L says
I just flew 2 weeks ago also for the first time since 2008. We have been driving to Fl instead of flying in the summers because flying 4 people has become way too expensive. I totally get your nervousness..I have found the older I get (48) the more uncomfortable I am with flying for some reason. Being with my kids makes it easier though, I put on a good front for them!
Have a great trip!
Britiney says
Have a safe and uneventful trip. I’ll wave as you fly over Boise. :O)
Erika says
I flew for the first time in 23 years last January. It was nothing as I remembered. 🙁 The part was that my 20 year old daughter came with me…her first time on an airplane! Now that she’s going out of state to college, it looks like we’ll be visiting the terminal alot more. Safe travels, Cathy!
Karen Moore says
Wishing you clear skies and smooth sailing!!! I love Seattle and haven’t been there in 33 years. 🙁 Hope you have a wonderful time.
H2 says
Have a safe flight. I do some travel for work and typically do not enjoy it. The stress of hoping that there is no natural disaster that will make me late for a flight I’ve already left 3 hours in advance of is a bit stressful and I can never seem to sleep. I think due to budget cuts more than anything else, I don’t have to do it as much but I do feel your pain. However, this note to you is about your Lug bag. Love all things lug at this point. I discovered the slouch tote during a visit to an art store and got my first one, but is certainly not my last. Safe travels and readers, check out Lug bags–there are many different varieties and colors, so there is bound to be one for you!!
Lucy says
What brings you to Seattle? A fun scrapbooking event I should be aware of?
Sandie says
I live in Seattle and we are having beautiful weather right now…the mountain is out, as they say (meaning Mt. Rainier)! Enjoy!
cathy says
Oh no, a work meeting and a few extra days of RR to spend with my best friend up in Everett. : )
cathy says
Thats what I hear! So excited to see the mountain when I fly in! : )
mary says
I echo so many others and share your sentiment of the love/hate thing when it comes to flight. I definitely think my age has changed things in that arena.
All that to say, I’ve been to all 50 states (you know, those darn road trips as a kid where we almost killed one another in the name of “fun family vacations”) EXCEPT Washington state. I am dying to go!
Have a great time – guess it’s Dan’s turn to hold down the fort?!
DaniH says
Well, welcome back to the Pacific NW!!! Everything is so green and lush right now – absolutely beautiful. Grab a cup of coffee and ENJOY…
Katherine Ware says
Have a safe and fun trip, Cathy!!
carol in seattle :) says
Welcome back! Seattle is having a GLORIOUS spring! It got up to 80 yesterday!
Kim says
Welcome back to the Seattle area – lets hope our GORGEOUS weather holds out a little longer while you are here! Safe travels!
Katrina says
Safe and happy traveling Cathy.
I noticed this page is in 8.5×11. I have been looking everywhere for this size album in Australia and New Zealand, but just can’t find them. They even seem pretty thin on the ground in the States. Are they out of fashion or something? I have a whole lot of 8.5 x 11 layouts that need a home and nothing to put them in.
cathy says
Good question. I know you can get them from scrapbook.com but Im sure overseas shipping is horrible!
Sent from my iPhone
Sally Paxton says
Welcome (back) to Seattle!
Juliann says
Seattle is at its best this week weather wise – perhaps you will get to go for a run on one of our lovely trails! Would have been fun to do a move more meet up. Enjoy your trip.
Christine says
Hi Cathy,
Welcome home! Yes the weather has been fab. Enjoy your stay and come back more often.
Katrina says
Thanks Cathy. Yeah, the postage from the States does make me pale a bit.That size album used to be everywhere when I was doing 12 x 12. Murphy’s law I guess.
Barb M. says
Wishing you safe travel and have fun!
Allison says
Awww, this is probably my favorite of your layouts! I have this one stuck in an inspiration binder. Love it.
Jo says
Ahh, I remember that layout from Simple Scrapbooks. I dog-earred the page and scraplifted it soon afterwards. It’s one of my favourite layouts.