Hey there, my globetrotting friends! 🌍✈️

Long time no see, huh? I promise it wasn’t because I decided to live on a deserted island without WiFi (though that does sound tempting sometimes!). Life has been a whirlwind of changes, challenges, and new adventures that have literally turned my world upside down, spun it around, and then launched it back into the skies. 

Let’s start with quite a big news: 

Magdalene Anne Blog is now Sky Magdalene, aka The Flying Mermaid! 🧜‍♀️✨ 

Why the change, you ask? Well, after nearly nine wonderful years of blogging - everything started with me sitting on the rock in the Greek island’s lagoon on 08.08.2015, imagine! - it felt like the right time to start a fresh chapter. Plus, the name Sky Magdalene just feels more… well, me! Same like so-me is the handcrafted by me new logo, with my real tattoos! Not to mention, the privacy concerns with the old domain were giving me more sleepless nights than a red-eye flight, so I opted for the new and improved www.skymagdalene.com. (Yes, I did flirt with the idea of a Greek domain, but privacy won that tug-of-war. Sorry, my sweet Greece!).

Life update - well, that’s a big deal: 

Where do I start? Since my last post, my life has been like a high-octane action movie. Picture this: since I decided to end my flying military adventure, I’ve changed airlines not once, but twice! Yes, folks, TWO times. And with that came two new uniform colors (still kept in various shades of blue, no worries!) and two new national colors, because hey, what’s life without a wardrobe and flag update, right? 🎨👗

In the midst of all this, I moved to a new place. Yes, I decided to pack up my life, wave goodbye to my old digs, and say hello to a brand new home. Moving is always a bit like trying to pack an elephant into a Mini Cooper, but I managed it with only minor meltdowns (and a lot of bubble wrap). It was challenging but also incredibly refreshing, even though there were plenty (like a million) of moments when I literally regretted it so much. New surroundings, new opportunities, and a new perspective on life - the last one hit me so hard that you can’t even imagine, for real.

And if that wasn't enough, I caught an extreme, 7-week-long, antibiotic-resistant pneumonia. It was like my lungs decided they were auditioning for a medical drama with hospitals sightseeing included in the entertainment package. Spoiler alert: I won the battle, but it was a tough fight. I’ve come out stronger, healthier, more determined than ever and above all - with open eyes and refreshed priorities and goals of my life.

From Military Contract back to Civil Aviation:

For those of you who’ve been with me since the early days, you know about my time with the US Air Force. It was a period filled with incredible memories, flying and working closely with politicians and the army, and living the California dream. I’ll be sharing more about these and more experiences in upcoming posts. So many stories to tell, from the sunny beaches of California to the halls of power in Washington D.C.!

But after giving up my military contract, I returned to civil aviation, and boy, has it been a ride! I’ve undergone two different airlines trainings and earned type ratings for not one, not two, but THREE new airplanes. That brings my total to 18 type ratings! I’ve practically got a pilot’s encyclopedia in my brain now. Bruh, I could actually create my own Air Force! I’m starting to feel like the Pokémon trainer of the aviation world, gotta catch (and fly) ‘em all!

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Now that I’m back in action, you can expect a flood of new content. I’ll be sharing my latest flying adventures, complete with photos of my new uniforms (because who doesn’t love a good uniform pic?). I’ll also be dishing out tips on living in the US, travel hacks, military backstage and so much more.

Some of these posts were penned months ago, so while they’ll read like they’re happening now, they’re actually treasured memories.

Here for more:

For those who can’t get enough of my in-flight escapades, make sure to follow my brand-new flight attendant Instagram: @virearose. It’s where I’ll be posting the latest updates, behind-the-scenes shots, and, of course, plenty of uniform pics. 📸✈️

Thank you for sticking with me through thick and thin. Your support means the world to me, and I can’t wait to embark on this new journey together. Here’s to new beginnings, high-flying adventures, and many more stories from the skies.

Stay tuned, stay fabulous, and keep your tray tables in the upright position. The Flying Mermaid is back, glowing, powerful and ready to soar! 🌟🧜‍♀️✈️

With love and high spirits,

Sky Magdalene (aka The Flying Mermaid)