A long video: me, being dramatic - delays - back to gratitude - always hungry and tired

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  • Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2024

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  • @tazelle2
    @tazelle2 2 месяца назад +1

    Steven, I can relate to the frustration with technology. I'm a healthcare professional and have been trying to renew my license in a neighboring state and it has taken me over a month as I keep getting the same response from their help desk. Guess im going to have to pickup the phone..Thanks for the reminder about the gift of gratitude that the rooms have given us. Watching your vlogs are like talking to a friend in the rooms. Congratulations on getting into the International!!

  • @homeofmyown
    @homeofmyown Месяц назад

    I knew I was drawn to you the minute you share those boots with Mikey Bags so I immediately found your channel. We have so much in common, cats I have two indoors and the neighborhood ferals, thrifting and eBay, friend of Bill W., my lovely daughter has been with her wonderful wife for 10 years, you are empathetic and have an attitude of gratatude those are things I have discovered. Try an Air B&B for the convention.

  • @Leslie_S
    @Leslie_S 2 месяца назад +2

    I’m so happy you are able to attend the convention.
    3-4 day cruises make a nice getaway. My black cat, Inka, is a twin to Buddy. She is 13 and has started getting the grey hair too. 😊

  • @danielthompson3168
    @danielthompson3168 2 месяца назад +1

    Congratulations to your friend Claudia! How exciting that she received her CJO!

  • @danielthompson3168
    @danielthompson3168 2 месяца назад +1

    I'm loving the Reno footage. Jennefer and I love that whole Lake Tahoe, Carson City, Virginia City area, near Reno. I'd enjoy moving to Carson City.

  • @connieweber7449
    @connieweber7449 2 месяца назад +1

    Steven I understand your excitement about the convention. I have been to several that were held in Cherry Hill New Jersey. It was practically around the corner from where i used to live so i didn't have to worry about accommodations. They weren't international conventions but they were amazing. Everytime i would leave i would feel like i was recharged. I have over 20 years of sobriety now and still don't make meetings. I think about going back every time i watch your videos. I hope it all works out and if it doesn't this time then when it comes around again I'm sure you will make it. 😊

    • @flightattendantsteven
      @flightattendantsteven  2 месяца назад

      I didn't go to meetings very often for at least 10 years. It was where that I would go, usually spurred by some sort of pain. Lol! But over the past few months I've been going almost daily and I'll tell you that it's been amazing!

  • @tassie2348
    @tassie2348 2 месяца назад +2

    Let me explain....the world is upside down right now. Stressful, negative news. Politics plus....exhausting. BUT.....I found myself looking for your video to give me some joy and relaxation, as well as some humour. I simply love watching them. Absolutely love them xxx ❤
    Your updates, joy, one liners etc. Omg......much love from a tiny island underneath Australia ❤

  • @leeolahepher9245
    @leeolahepher9245 2 месяца назад +1

    Great you got a room and it's all settled for the convention. You work so hard, enjoy your time off with the kitties.

  • @deborahkilmer9271
    @deborahkilmer9271 2 месяца назад

    I feel like I had a great treat....all that time with you! I feel ya about that reservation system. Manys the time I nearly gave up on concert tickets because of the hellish reservation system. So glad it turned out okay! Maybe if there was a cruise that went up the West coast, you could take it and then fly to Vancouver. Or do it the other way around?

  • @pamelasimmons565
    @pamelasimmons565 2 месяца назад

    Absolutely love your long videos.

  • @E.tilley
    @E.tilley 2 месяца назад +1

    Vancouver local here. As an alternative, the cheaper room looks close to the Canada Line (subway train), which connects both to the airport and Downtown Vancouver. Trains run very frequently and are cheaper than Uber. The stations downtown (Waterfront/City Centre/Yaletown) are within easy walking distance of the convention centre and BC Place stadium. Even staying downtown, the Canada Line gets you downtown in about half an hour from the airport (which can be not that much different than driving).

    • @flightattendantsteven
      @flightattendantsteven  2 месяца назад

      Awesome! Thanks! I have heard that it's possible to take a train from Portland or Seattle into Vancouver. Any thoughts on that?

    • @E.tilley
      @E.tilley 2 месяца назад

      It's possible, I've done the Vancouver to Seattle return trip several times (but never as far as Portland). It's nice, but can be long and slow in places. The trips tend to leave early morning and arrive midday or leave early evening and arrive fairly late (at least on the Seattle/Vancouver run). The trip between Portland and Vancouver is about 8-9 hours I think, and about 5 hours between Seattle and Vancouver. This is due to the priority of freight train traffic on rail lines, especially north of the border. The Vancouver station borders a tough neighbourhood with a lot of homelessness/addiction, but is basically across the street to a different rapid transit line and is only a couple stops from downtown.

  • @motorcityjudy
    @motorcityjudy 2 месяца назад +1

    I do the same thing, I take very short trips around my dog, I will not board him or have someone come in, he would just be so upset. There is 1 Meijer grocery in my area that has those “good” bags, they’re wonderful.
    I’m so glad you’re enjoying your meeting/group, it’s so great to find people you enjoy being with.
    Losing our fur family members is so hard. When I have had to make that difficult decision, I make myself put my friend first and not my need for companionship. I imagine if my pet and I were reversed, he wouldn’t want me in pain or feeling so bad and he would help me even if it were hard for him.
    Love that hotel in Reno! We,re opening a new one in Reno in November, in south Reno.

  • @connieweber7449
    @connieweber7449 2 месяца назад +1

    Steven I'm sorry I'm leaving another comment on your video but the other two I posted before I watched the whole video. When you say you don't know why we are still watching I wanted to let you know why we are still watching. It's because we love you and you are amazing. When you were saying you are selfish and putting yourself down I just want to say that you have every right to be upset when things don't go your way. You work hard for what you have and this convention is important to you. Anyone would be upset if they went through what you did with that. It doesn't mean you are not grateful or that you are selfish. You deserve to do things that bring you happiness. You work hard. I think you are amazing. You have done a lot for me and you don't even know it. I look back on some of your video's like red rock just because I know I will never get to those places but by watching your video's I get to see how beautiful the are. Thank you for that. I'm so happy that this trip worked out for you. It's going to be amazing and I can't wait to hear all about it. Love from a fellow AA person❤❤

  • @kristencarlbon4561
    @kristencarlbon4561 2 месяца назад +9

    I absolutely love your long videos. I could watch a four hour video of you going blah blah blah.😂😂

  • @Snyder0901
    @Snyder0901 2 месяца назад

    I’m just ‘cat’ching up. Congrats on 10,000! That’s amazing and well deserved. Listen: we need to go thrifting. I hope we can catch up soon!

  • @ferretrunner09
    @ferretrunner09 Месяц назад

    Check out NCL. They have solo cabins, including balconies. It’s a great cruise line for solos. The larger ships have a designated lounge for solos and activities. NCL doesn’t charge double occupancy for solo cabins. They also run occasional sales for solos if there are no solo designated cabins. I just went to Alaska on the NCL Encore. Fun ship.

  • @ritz7825
    @ritz7825 2 месяца назад +2

    It is so profoundly painful to lose a pet. They are family members and the love they give is like no other. What makes me smile always is remembering their cutest moments.🥰

  • @xochitlgarcia9784
    @xochitlgarcia9784 2 месяца назад

    I still miss my Scrappy 2-17-20 😢🐾🌈
    And please take some vacay you deserve it!

  • @connieweber7449
    @connieweber7449 2 месяца назад +1

    Losing a pet no matter what it is is devastating i agree. I had to put two of my dogs down and it nearly killed me to do it. They both had cancer and were very sick. I have a dog now named Ruby and I can't even think about anything happening to her. I love her with all my heart. My heart goes out to anyone who losses a pet. They are family. ❤

  • @DevorahRAdams
    @DevorahRAdams Месяц назад

    Thank you Steven so kindly for showing me so much love during my horrific loses. I received my Binxs ashes and I bought a purple wooden urn that also has 3 photos of him. I bought a heart shape necklace that has some of his ashes. My girl cat Lucy is also grieving Binx. The night of the day he passed on the 9th this month Lucy woke me up just screaming for Binx and it like to killed me. As I held Binx while the vet administered the drugs to stop his heart I could not tell him Ani Ohevet Otcha which is I love you in Hebrew enough. I am hurting so badly over Binx and Kori that it is scary. I had to talk to a therapist because this heaviness is too much for one person to carry. I told her there is an oddness I feel about Binx and Kori and she said maybe it's a sign they have each other now. I had to call a supervisor at chewy where I got Bind and Lucy's food and I told her I didn't know if I did the right thing by having Binx put to sleep and she said "any time doubt comes into your mind if you did the right thing think of the original Bind and then think of the way Binx looked after he got sick." He had got down to 6 pounds and it was killing me having to stick him with needles to give him his sub q fluids. I had just bought him a new carrier a few days before his death and I wasn't expecting to return home that day with an empty carrier. It has taken 18 years but I have been trying to move to Portland Oregon even though I have never been there and my dream was to have Binx alive there with me and Lucy. I am moving to Portland in 2 months. But a different vet discouraged me because my dream is to fly to Portland and because Lucy is overweight, she weighs 24 lbs, the vet said I couldn't fly her. I have had trauma after trauma here in WV and I have to get out of here now more than ever. Kori lived close to me and every where I look I am reminded of her and Binx. Kori was a top notch ccu paramedic and the whole community is grieving her. The 26th of this month would've been 11 years of me having my Binx. Every day he loved going on the balcony to look at the sunset. He was different shades of red and orange like the sunset so I call him my sunset cat gift. I am hurting in my soul for him. I made huge sacrifices for him and Lucy that I will always be grateful for giving them all my love like that. I have been single since 2008 because of enduring years and years of unimaginable abuse but cats has always gave me the love I need. Before I moved here to Charleston I fed stray cats in a place called the island. One night in 2015 4 months after my brother Doug died I went to the island to take my life. I wanted all the strays surrounding me as I took my last breath but all I could think of was Binx and I couldn't do that to him. So Binx saved my life like the many lives I have saved as an emt. Sorry this is long, but thank you beautiful Steven for giving me love that I need.

    • @flightattendantsteven
      @flightattendantsteven  Месяц назад +1

      Oh, love. I know the pain...and I know it's value. In the years since loosing Clare that pain has not gone away, but it does remind me to cherish every moment I have with my Buddy and Eleanor. I'm a better dad to them because I now know how hear breath they take is a gift. I could never fly with my cats, it would be way too traumatic for them. In Eleanor has some mild respiratory issues that I think would be assurbated by being in the cabin at that air pressure. So I've decided that if I ever had to move any great distance I would rent a large RV and drive wherever I had to go. They wouldn't like that either but it would be less traumatic than having all those people around and being shoved into a carrier for hours and hours. However you decide to move, delete you can to balance your cat's needs with your own. And as for whether it was time to let your precious baby go, you know that they were ready. I think we all know our pets well enough to know when they're in pain and unhappy. The greatest act of love I've ever made was letting my cat go. I know that now. Whatever happens, know that you're loved. By cats and people.

  • @brianb9544
    @brianb9544 2 месяца назад +1

    Absolutely love your interactions with your kitties ! So soothing and spiritual ! Thanks ❤️

  • @joyscott1411
    @joyscott1411 2 месяца назад +1

    Love you Steven, thanks for sharing!

  • @angelamoody8547
    @angelamoody8547 2 месяца назад +1

    You are not an animal, not a toddler. It happens to all of us....we all need a good swift kick from our higher power occasionally to remind us how lucky we are and grateful we should be. I've been in a space of complete frustration for the last few days myself. This video has been my kick in the behind to remind me of what I have to be grateful for.

  • @tassie2348
    @tassie2348 2 месяца назад +1

    5 years since I lost my beautiful boy.........I still can't focus on it for too long. ❤😢

  • @lindawolf481
    @lindawolf481 2 месяца назад +1

    I could watch your babies all day. They are so beautiful. I love your long videos. I am a single lady that has 3 cats that I adore. Sending u best wishes and love.

  • @hudsonsailor54
    @hudsonsailor54 2 месяца назад +1

    Glad things turned around for you. It’s crazy how our minds can run away with us. You were kind to yourself by going to the meeting. Since you talked about not isolating so much, maybe you will find someone to share a room with. Even if you don’t it sounds like it will well be worth attending.

  • @Flywithdean
    @Flywithdean Месяц назад

    I love cruise vlogs! Would love to see you do one.

  • @kristencarlbon4561
    @kristencarlbon4561 2 месяца назад +2

    The universe just showed you you’re pretty blessed. We all are we can afford Internet to watch you. ❤ don’t beat yourself up. We’re all human. Don’t beat yourself out over that. don’t be embarrassed. It’s called being human. I’m very glad you can go to the convention.

  • @paulleikin3803
    @paulleikin3803 2 месяца назад +1

    Another good video.. long days..

  • @Lisa.Soares
    @Lisa.Soares 2 месяца назад +1

    It was just the 7th anniversary of saying Goodbye to my MaineCoon cat Spencer and soon will be 4 years since we said the same to his tuxedo sista Bailey. Everyone in the house wanted new cats I just couldn't do it. This summer for the 3rd time my niece offered me kittens. I felt like i could no longer be the evil step mother and caved and surprised the adult kids in the house with sibling kittens. Chessie (white) & Ernie (black). Most days I'm happy with them other days i miss my bailey and spence more. Its weird.

    • @flightattendantsteven
      @flightattendantsteven  2 месяца назад

      I don't think I can do it. Once my cats are gone I don't know if I could get another one.

  • @MarySmith-t8w
    @MarySmith-t8w 2 месяца назад +1

    Yay! Glad you got a room in Vancouver!

  • @levcath13
    @levcath13 2 месяца назад +2

    I wish you wouldn’t beat yourself up, it was a natural reaction to something that means a lot to you❤❤❤

  • @danielthompson3168
    @danielthompson3168 2 месяца назад

    Do you like the Reno Airport? I find it pretty easy to use.

  • @Lisa.Soares
    @Lisa.Soares 2 месяца назад

    Kitty question: do you ever leave a tv or radio on for the fluffys while your gone?

    • @flightattendantsteven
      @flightattendantsteven  2 месяца назад

      No. Buddy doesn't even look at a television. Eleanor will watch bird videos and things like that for a few minutes before she loses interest. And I don't think I be comfortable leaving any television set on for a couple days that are time. Somehow leaving my refrigerator and air purifiers on 24/7 doesn't seem to bother me as much as leaving a television on. My TV does seem to get sort of hot after a few hours. I'd hate to think of it as a fire hazard.

  • @knivesvalentine
    @knivesvalentine 2 месяца назад +1

    Steven you should check places like kayak or Priceline. I stayed in downtown Vancouver at the pan pacific and it was an amazing hotel. You just take the train and the station is a small walk.

  • @Herman-in-SEA
    @Herman-in-SEA 2 месяца назад

    Steven, stayed with you for all. Buddy and Eleanor provide such sublime happiness as an intro for those of us who worship puppies and kittens. For the legs where you mentioned number of pax, those were fairly anemic load factors. Both of us want to see NK full or oversold as much as possible. I bring this up because I know that Daddy D has asked for volunteers - at least in DTW base - to take off work for the ENTIRE month of November based on seniority, and there are 2890 FAs in the base. Do not know the percentage needed But this is DL with all the money. Do not understand asking to be off the whole month with Thanksgiving period involved. Am going to send you an email regarding a certain part of the video for privacy purposes. Your friend, Herman

  • @supragr1987
    @supragr1987 2 месяца назад

    Id90 has very good deals on Virgin cruises out of miami!

  • @tellingtales4734
    @tellingtales4734 2 месяца назад

    Hello, I know that carnival cruise is many times consider subpar, however it is so fun and affordable. Also we have have the same dob and we don't play! 😂❤

  • @shelbigesch7947
    @shelbigesch7947 2 месяца назад +1

    For what it's worth, I think all the drama of registration problems for that is a lot more worthwhile for that experience than it would be for trying to get Taylor Swift tickets. Glad you got it all sorted out.

  • @laurawatson2858
    @laurawatson2858 2 месяца назад +1

    Loved this video

  • @Randilynn66
    @Randilynn66 2 месяца назад +1

    I just keep commenting as I read.But I'm sure there are other options such as an air b.Nb, where you just take a room in their house.We've done that before.It's totally fine and remember the u.S dollar is a lot stronger than the canadian dollar

  • @Randilynn66
    @Randilynn66 2 месяца назад +1

    We took a celebrity cruise from Los Angeles. It was cabo, PV, mazatlan. Unfortunately they are not doing that itinerary anymore . I much prefer the gulf part of mexico

  • @judedimatteo8942
    @judedimatteo8942 2 месяца назад

    I'm happy for you

  • @gb1691
    @gb1691 2 месяца назад

    I do have a question when you mentioned your line you were looking at had 70 some hours is that enough hours money wise a month? Not sure how that goes ..thanks

    • @flightattendantsteven
      @flightattendantsteven  2 месяца назад

      I could work 70 hours, and that would pay my bills, but I'd loose about 1,200 dollars more than I usually get paid.

  • @danielthompson3168
    @danielthompson3168 2 месяца назад

    Does working with an airline help you access reduced hotel rates?

    • @flightattendantsteven
      @flightattendantsteven  2 месяца назад

      The websites we use often give us discounts, but sometimes Expedia or trivago are better prices.

  • @kristencarlbon4561
    @kristencarlbon4561 2 месяца назад +1

    I lived in Oakland for 35 years and that was about 25 years ago

  • @danielthompson3168
    @danielthompson3168 2 месяца назад

    You found Eleanor at your apartment complex, right? I know she was pretty sick, right?

  • @danielthompson3168
    @danielthompson3168 2 месяца назад

    As a Flight Attendant do you ever feel kind of like a performer on stage? It seems like part of your job is to kind of read the crowd, boost morale, announce birthdays and anniversaries... Obviously safety is the top priority but it seems like Flight Attendants are kind of hosts or Masters of Ceremonies as well.

  • @adelebarnes1315
    @adelebarnes1315 2 месяца назад

    If you can't get a flight to Vancouver, you could try getting a flight to Seattle, then travel to Vancouver by Amtrak or ferry.

    • @flightattendantsteven
      @flightattendantsteven  2 месяца назад

      Amtrak is a great idea! That sounds like a lot of fun! Thanks for the idea.

  • @kristencarlbon4561
    @kristencarlbon4561 2 месяца назад

    My dad used to work for TWA back in the 70s Paris five times they seem to like Paris a lot Fiji Hawaii Miami London just paid the tax.

  • @Randilynn66
    @Randilynn66 2 месяца назад

    We are going on a four day cruise on virgin on october second from miami. The more Videos, I watch on Virgin.I realize we are not the target audience. That cruise seems to revolve around nightlife and drinking

  • @dmwalker-uj5io
    @dmwalker-uj5io 2 месяца назад +1

    Yay YOU’RE GOING 🎉❤

  • @delftblue8801
    @delftblue8801 2 месяца назад

    How old is Buddy now? Could they tell how old or young he was when you took him in? He’s gorgeous. 🐈‍⬛

    • @flightattendantsteven
      @flightattendantsteven  2 месяца назад

      I've had buddy for going on 7 years, and I would guess that he was about to when I found him. Eleanor is probably a year or two younger.

  • @Randilynn66
    @Randilynn66 2 месяца назад

    Here is the interesting question.What if someone had a
    DUI ? OR multiple DUI s and are now in recovery and want to go to Canada from the United States.Are they let in?

    • @flightattendantsteven
      @flightattendantsteven  2 месяца назад

      I don't know the particulars, but I do know that Canada is very strict about people with DUIs crossing into the border.

    • @giatasha2181
      @giatasha2181 2 месяца назад

      Basically no.

    • @giatasha2181
      @giatasha2181 2 месяца назад

      Many Americans are shocked to learn how difficult entry into Canada with DUI charges can be. The Canadian border now has full access to the FBI criminal database via the country's CPIC database, which is operated by the RCMP and interfaced with the United States National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Consequently, a traveler can be instantly red-flagged for a DUI or DWI as soon as they present their US passport at border security. In fact, even a DUI arrest with no conviction (including an acquittal or not guilty verdict) can cause a US resident to be rejected at the Canadian border since the original arrest will still be visible to border officers and the visitor may need to prove his or her admissibility.

  • @annagram54
    @annagram54 2 месяца назад

    Oh. My sister had a cat named Binks. 😇

  • @lindawolf481
    @lindawolf481 2 месяца назад

    Try Princess for short cruise out of LA.

  • @samanthasmith3860
    @samanthasmith3860 2 месяца назад +1

    Vancouver Canada or Vancouver Washington

  • @josepinheiro6064
    @josepinheiro6064 Месяц назад

    You are basically at heart a really good person and of course you care but you might be overcorrecting and beating yourself up?

  • @Claudi771
    @Claudi771 2 месяца назад

    Why don’t you stay at an Airbnb? 🤷it’s a lot cheaper usually

  • @makeitmakesense2616
    @makeitmakesense2616 Месяц назад

    37:30 you give me air b n b type of vibes