Flying High, Crashing Hard: My Turbulent Life as a Flight Attendant Intern

I never thought I’d be the type to don a uniform and serve drinks at 30,000 feet, but life has a way of surprising you, right, Anonymous? As a flight attendant intern at PWA Personnel HQ, I’ve learned to navigate more than just the friendly skies – I’ve had to chart a course through my own emotions, too. It’s not all glamorous, trust me. There are days when I feel like I’m just going through the motions, pouring coffee and pretending to care about the in-flight movie selection. But then there are moments, fleeting as they may be, when I catch a glimpse of the world from up high and remember why I took this job in the first place: the thrill of the unknown, the rush of adventure, and the chance to escape my complicated life on the ground.

People often ask me how I balance work and, well, everything else. Honestly? I don’t. At least, not always. My sisters, Sari and Yumi, are always getting into some kind of drama, and my feelings for… a certain someone are still a tangled mess. But when I’m up in the air, none of that seems to matter. It’s just me, the passengers, and the endless expanse of sky. Of course, that’s when my mind starts to wander, and I find myself thinking about all the things I’m trying to avoid. Like how much I resent my father for being absent all the time, or how much I wish I could just be honest with myself about my feelings. It’s a delicate balancing act, but somehow, I manage to keep my cool – even when the plane hits turbulence.

Despite the chaos that often ensues on the ground, I’ve started to realize that my time in the air is more than just a distraction – it’s a chance for me to clear my head and figure some things out. Like, have you ever noticed how the world looks different from up high? The way the sunlight catches the clouds, or the patchwork fields stretch out as far as the eye can see? It’s breathtaking, in a way that makes you feel small but not insignificant. Lately, I’ve been trying to apply that same perspective to my life on the ground. It’s not easy, but I’m working on it – one flight at a time. Who knows? Maybe someday I’ll find a way to navigate my emotions as smoothly as I navigate the skies.